Shiveryia

Shiveryia, officially the Principality of Shiveryia is a micronation located on a man-made platform similar to the Principality of Sealand. Shiveryia is located 16.1 kilometres (9 nmi) from the coast off Essex on the Maunsell Fort of the Knock John Fort. Shiveryia is nicknamed the “sister nation” of the Principality of Sealand as they are both part of what is known as the “Fort Family” which is a group of micronations on or that claim a fort within the ocean or any other deep big body of water.

Shiveryia has claimed its sovereignty since 9 June 2023, though plans to make Shiveryia date back to 9 August 2022 but plans were never put through because at the time it was unknown of what type of government it would be. Shiveryia almost was founded on 24 January 2023 as a republic but the idea of a artifical island fort near 2 monarchies which are the United Kingdom and the Principality of Sealand.

History
The Sealandic Principality of Shiveryia, not to be confused for being apart of Sealand. A hour after its founding, the name changed to the Principality of Shiveryia as Shiveryia did not want to be confused for being part of the Principality of Sealand. After it changed its name, the Principality of Shiveryia started drafting its declaration of independence to become a man-made independent nation like the Principality of Sealand. Shiveryia's declaration of independence was finished 6 hours after its founding only having one page, and not a lot of text as later found Shiveryia would not be recognized just like Sealand was not recognizes by the British after declaring itself independent. Later on 10 June 2023, Shiveryia moved its borders to the Knock John Fort as the Shivering Sands Army Fortwas more unstable and dangerous compared to the Knock John Fort which is a navy class fort the same as the Principality of Sealand. The Knock John Fort would be made the permeant home of Shiveryia as it is more secure, bigger, and a single lone platform rather than multiple platforms. Despite the platform being rusty and dirty, the Knock John Fort is more secure making it the reason for the border change of Shiverya. The fort is taller than the Principality of Sealand as it is in shallower water, and it also still has its gun mount on top.