 Pro-independence members tried to declare the independence of the Faroe Islands from the Kingdom of Denmark but were outvoted.An official announcement was later made announcing the occupation and ordering a nighttime blackout in Tórshavn and neighbouring Argir, the censorship of post and telegraphy and the prohibition of the use of motor vehicles during the night without a permit.On 13 April, the Royal Navy cruiser arrived at Tórshavn.