Saunders Island

Saunders Island lies immediately north of West Falkland. It was the site of the first British garrison settlement on the Falklands, which was constructed in 1765. Two years later the British were ousted by the Spanish, which brought the two countries on the brink of war. In 1774 the British finally left voluntarily and the Spanish immediately destroyed the settlement. Nowadays only several jetties remain, as well as some block-house foundations and garden terraces. The island is used as a sheep farm.

There are huge colonies of seabirds on Saunders Island, as well as elephant seal.

The highest point of the island is Mount Richards, which is 457 m (1,499 ft) high. The historic building known as Stone House is located on the island.

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