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Probable Discovery of the Falkland Islands
- When
- August 1592
- Where
- Falkland Islands
John Davis probably discovered the Falkland Islands in August 1592 while attempting to navigate the Strait of Magellan aboard the Desire.
After the failure of Cavendish's expedition, Davis continued to attempt the passage of the Strait of Magellan on his own account. Defeated by foul weather, he apparently discovered the Falkland Islands in August 1592 while commanding the ship Desire.
Sources
- John Davis (explorer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
- Falkland Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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