San Carlos, Falkland Islands
San Carlos is a settlement in northwestern East Falkland, lying south of Port San Carlos on San Carlos Water. It is sometimes nicknamed "JB" after a former owner, Jack Bonner.[1] The settlement consists of a number of properties including a dwelling with a small cafe which also provides craft facilities. As noted in the history section, there is a small museum that pays homage to the Falklands Conflict as well as local nature and culture.
History
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San Carlos was the main British Army bridgehead during the Falklands War, when it was codenamed "Blue Beach".
A museum and the Blue Beach Military Cemetery at San Carlos commemorate that period.
References
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