Hog Island, Falkland Islands

Hog Island, Falkland Islands

Infobox Falkland island





MapCaption=Early mapping of Berkeley Sound (Dom Pernety, 1769)
latitude=-51.53333
longitude=-58.08333
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english name=Hog Island
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Hog Island is the largest island in Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands.

During the August 1833 events in nearby Port Louis, the Vernet's settlers sought refuge on the nearby Hog Island to escape the murderous gang of Antonio Rivero, and they regularly sent their boat to neighbouring Long Island for food supplies to bring cattle, pigs, and geese. []

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