Zavodovski Island

Mount Curry, reaching 551 meters in height, dominates the diamond-shaped island with steep cliffs and volcanic formations along its coastline.

Russian explorer Thaddeus von Bellingshausen officially discovered the island in December 1819, noting strong odors from volcanic activity and penguin colonies.

The island functions as a protected marine research site under British administration, though Argentina maintains territorial claims over the South Sandwich archipelago.

Access to the island requires specialized vessels capable of navigating dangerous waters, with visits limited to scientific expeditions and occasional cruise ships.

The island hosts between 600,000 and 1,000,000 chinstrap penguins, representing the largest breeding colony of this species in the world.

Location: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Elevation above the sea: 551 m

Part of: South Sandwich Islands, Traversay Islands

GPS coordinates: -56.30000,-27.58000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46