Arrogate

Sealand

Sealand is the world’s strangest nation. Located off the coast of England, it was originally built as a defense platform during World War 2. Years later, Major Paddy Roy Bates arrogated it for his personal use. He introduced a constitution, national flag, anthem, currency, and passports.

About a decade later, this island saw a full out coup. A German lawyer named Alexander Achenbach hired mercenaries to storm the platform with speedboats and helicopters, capturing Bates’ son and holding him hostage. Somehow, Bates regained power and held Achenbach a prisoner of war. The German and Austrian governments petitioned the British government for his release, but it was not until Germany sent a diplomat to Sealand, who negotiated with Bates for several weeks, that Achenbach saw his release.

Arrogate (AIR-ə-gayt)

To take or claim for oneself without right or justification; appropriate.

Source

Wikipedia: Sealand |   Photo Credit