Bold Cove facts for kids

Bold Cove is a small bay on West Falkland, one of the two main islands of the Falkland Islands. It is located close to a place called Port Howard, right next to Falkland Sound. Bold Cove is special because of its interesting history. It stretches for about two miles and has Peake Ridge forming its western side.

A Historic Landing

Bold Cove was the site of a very important event long ago. On January 29, 1690, Captain John Strong made the first recorded landing on either West or East Falkland. He was sailing on his ship, the Welfare. His landing spot was at Bold Cove, a bit away from the farms known as Bold Cove and Manybranch Farms today.

Captain Strong's Journey

Captain Strong wrote about his landing. He said that on a Wednesday morning, they anchored in a harbor on the west side. They sent a small boat to shore to find fresh water. They also found many geese and ducks, which they caught for food. However, he noted that there was no wood. This was a bit surprising because even though trees don't grow there, driftwood often washes up on the beaches of the Falkland Islands.

Naming Falkland Sound

After his landing, Captain Strong named the body of water between West Falkland and East Falkland. He called it Falkland Sound. Later, the entire group of islands got their name from this sound.

Remembering the Past

To remember Captain Strong's important landing, a special plaque was put up at Bold Cove. This happened in 1990, exactly 300 years after he first stepped ashore. It helps people remember the history of this small, but significant, bay.

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In Spanish: Caleta Escarpada para niños