Sealand: the libertarian micronation that defied the British army.

In this new episode of Flo’s Explorations, we’re heading to the world’s smallest country: Sealand. Located about 6 miles off the English coast, Sealand can only be reached by boat or helicopter. It was created in the late 1960s on an abandoned military platform by a former British Army major who wanted to broadcast pirate radio — rock and pop music that was banned in the U.K. at the time. Today, the tiny sea fortress has become a symbol of the libertarian movement. From a coup d’état and shootouts with the British navy to hosting illegal websites, this is the wild story of Sealand, a self-declared micronation in the middle of the North Sea. Our journalist Florian visited the site with Prince Liam Bates, the founder’s grandson, and Mike Barrington, Sealand’s customs officer and caretaker. Watch more Brut America videos: ▶︎ TT:   / brutamerica   ▶︎ FB:   / brutamerica   ▶︎ IG:   / brutamerica   ▶︎ TW:   / brutamerica