Timeline of Falkland Islands

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Falkland Islands. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1592

   First sighting of the Falklands by Captain John Davis in the Desire.

   First sighting of the Falklands by Captain John Davis in the Desire.

2. 1684

   First recorded landing by Captain John Strong of the Welfare.

   First recorded landing by Captain John Strong of the Welfare.

3. 1767

   French Colony formally handed over to the Spanish.

   French Colony formally handed over to the Spanish.

4. 1770

   The Spanish arrive in Port Egmont, and out-numbering the British, order them out.

   The Spanish arrive in Port Egmont, and out-numbering the British, order them out.

5. 1774

   British leave Port Egmont. Settlement abandoned.

   British leave Port Egmont. Settlement abandoned.

6. 1840

   Colonial Lands and Emigration Commissioners approve the colonization of the Islands.

   Colonial Lands and Emigration Commissioners approve the colonization of the Islands.

7. 1939

   Battle of the River Plate. Falklands provide shelter for British war ships.

   Battle of the River Plate. Falklands provide shelter for British war ships.