Hvalstationen, 1916


This picture shows just what a nice harbour South Georgia could provide in such tumultuous seas. It is no wonder that it was seen as a welcome haven in times of trouble. It made the perfect location for whaling factories which provided the mainstay of the economic activity on the island.


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