Reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (1833)

Reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (1833)

Sketch of brig-sloop HMS Clio which reasserted British sovereignty in the Falklands
DateDecember 20, 1832 – January 2, 1833
Location
Result British victory
Territorial
changes
British control of the Falkland islands
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
Commanders and leaders
John James Onslow José María Pinedo
Strength

Land

  • 20 Royal Marines

Naval

  • 1 Brig-Sloop
  • 121 man crew

Land:

  • 19 soldiers

Naval

  • 1 Schooner
  • 80 man crew

In December 1832, two naval vessels were sent by the United Kingdom to re-assert British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas), after the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (part of which later became Argentina) ignored British diplomatic protests over the appointment of Luis Vernet as governor of the Falkland Islands and a dispute over fishing rights.