Reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (1833)

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Reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (1833)
Sketch of brig-sloop HMS Clio which reasserted British sovereignty in the Falklands
Date December 20, 1832 – January 2, 1833 Location Falkland Islands 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

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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.