| Invention or discovery | Date | Inventor or discoverer |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 1460 | António de Noli |
| Whitsunday Island | 1770 | James Cook |
| Lord Howe Island | February 17, 1788 | Henry Lidgbird Ball |
| Snow Hill Island | January 6, 1843 | James Clark Ross |
| Livingstone Island | November 16, 1855 | David Livingstone |
| Charcot Island | January 11, 1910 | Jean-Baptiste Charcot |