South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Stromsness, South Georgia
Stromness was once a busy Norwegian whaling station on the sheltered north coast of South Georgia, operating in the early 20th century. Today, its rusting machinery, decaying buildings, and quiet shoreline stand as a stark reminder of the island’s industrial past, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Especially different species of penguins and a lot of fur seals are here.
It also holds historical significance as the endpoint of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary 1916 crossing of the island, when he reached the station to finally secure rescue for his crew after the ordeal of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
It also holds historical significance as the endpoint of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary 1916 crossing of the island, when he reached the station to finally secure rescue for his crew after the ordeal of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Photography Tips
Try to find some wildlife in front of the abandoned buildings as a great composition. Don't zoom to much into the wildlife to have booth in a balance.
Travel Information
You only can reach South Georgia by expedition boat from Cape Town, Falkland Islands or Ushuaia Argentinia. On every landing site you have around 90 minutes time to create your content.
Please take attention to all the strict rules that your crew bring you closer to protect the wildlife and nature sites.
Please take attention to all the strict rules that your crew bring you closer to protect the wildlife and nature sites.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:37 - 16:12
| current local time: 01:28
Photo Themes
Abandoned
Abandoned Buildings
Cliff
Coast
Coastline
moody sky
Mountain
Mountain Range
Natural Landscape
Nature
Nature Reserve
Ocean
Ocean View
Penguin
seal
Seals
wild
Wild Animals
Wildlife
Locations
South georgia
Southern Ocean
Stromsness
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