Timeline of New Caledonia

Chronology

4 events spanning the history of New Caledonia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1698

   New Caledonia was discovered by Captain Cook.

   New Caledonia was discovered by Captain Cook.

2. 1840

   Arrival of British, American whalers.

   Arrival of British, American whalers.

3. 1864 – 1897

   New Caledonia served as a penal colony.

   New Caledonia served as a penal colony.

4. 1946

   New Caledonia proclaimed French Overseas Territory.

   New Caledonia proclaimed French Overseas Territory.