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When did the British occupy Perim for a second time?

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It was reoccupied (1857) by the British and later connected administratively with Aden. Perim flourished (1883-1936) as a coaling station but declined when oil became more widely used by ships. In 1967, Perim's small population voted to become part of South Yemen (since merged with Yemen).

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