Grytviken, Historical whaling station in Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
The settlement stands at King Edward Cove, featuring industrial structures, a museum, a church, and a cemetery against mountain slopes covered in snow.
Norwegian Carl Anton Larsen established this station in 1904, leading it to process 195 whales during the first operational season through the Compañía Argentina de Pesca.
The South Georgia Museum, housed in the former station manager residence, presents exhibitions about the regional maritime operations and Antarctic exploration history.
Tourist vessels anchor at Cumberland East Bay between October and March, allowing visitors to explore the museum and pay respects at Shackleton's grave.
The station recorded landing a blue whale measuring 33.8 meters in length during its early operations, marking one of the largest specimens documented.
Location: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Elevation above the sea: 106 m
GPS coordinates: -54.28065,-36.50980
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
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