Timeline of Saint Helena

Chronology

6 events spanning the history of Saint Helena. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1826

   Named St Helena after Aboriginal exiled on Island.

   Named St Helena after Aboriginal exiled on Island.

2. 1867

   Declared Penal Establishment.

   Declared Penal Establishment.

3. 1921 – 1932

   Became prison farm for low security prisoners.

   Became prison farm for low security prisoners.

4. 1932

   Official Prison closure.

   Official Prison closure.

5. 1933

   Opened to the public.

   Opened to the public (under responsibility of Brisbane City Council) First passenger ferry service established from Wynnum Pier (Closed 1934).

6. 1939

   BCC handed Island back to State Gov’t. Leased as dairy farm to 1973.

   BCC handed Island back to State Gov’t. Leased as dairy farm to 1973.