The Island of Dr Moreau timeline By JSMD0418 Jan 1, 1887 John Davies Set sail With A puma and certain other animals aborad from AFrica Feb 1, 1887 The Lady Vain was lost after a collision The Lady Vain collided with an abandoned boat and was lost . Period: Feb 1, 1887 to Apr 30, 2016 Novel Project Feb 5, 1887 Prendick and his boat mates began thinking bad thoughts