A rusting derelict whaling station on South Georgia. Debris litters a beach, and fur seals have reclaimed the land and are lounging about. It is snowing.
Stromness, South Georgia
Dec 25, 2024

Derelict whaling station

Rusting and falling apart, with the land effectively reclaimed by wildlife. There’s a 200m exclusion zone for safety, but even from a distance it’s a haunting reminder of an old world practice. An interesting history bit: Shackleton and some of his crew arrived here after crossing the mountains to seek help for his men stuck on Elephant Island.

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