History and Heritage of South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island is home to tens of millions of seabirds and marine mammals, as well as diverse plant and invertebrate communities and marine ecosystems.
Located in the sub-Antarctic, the islands of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island are of hemispheric importance as key breeding sites for wildlife that migrates across the entire Southern Ocean.
This film explores the human history of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, from the discovery of these islands, to the establishment of whaling stations on South Georgia which exploited the rich whale populations of the Southern Ocean.
Produced by the South Georgia Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Don Hanson Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the British Overseas Territories.
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Narrated by Stewart McPherson.
Marine Life of South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island is home to tens of millions of seabirds and marine mammals, as well as diverse plant and invertebrate communities and marine ecosystems.
Located in the sub-Antarctic, the islands of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island are of hemispheric importance as key breeding sites for wildlife that migrates across the entire Southern Ocean.
This film explores the underwater world of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, from the surprisingly diverse marine life of the shallow water ecosystems to populations of immense whales.
Produced by the South Georgia Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Don Hanson Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the British Overseas Territories.
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Narrated by Stewart McPherson.
Bird Life of South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island is home to tens of millions of seabirds and marine mammals, as well as diverse plant and invertebrate communities and marine ecosystems.
Located in the sub-Antarctic, the islands of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island are of hemispheric importance as key breeding sites for wildlife that migrates across the entire Southern Ocean.
This film explores the diverse birdlife of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, including countless millions of penguins, albatrosses, petrels and many other species.
Produced by the South Georgia Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Don Hanson Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the British Overseas Territories.
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Narrated by Stewart McPherson.
Conservation of Wildlife of South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island is home to tens of millions of seabirds and marine mammals, as well as diverse plant and invertebrate communities and marine ecosystems.
Located in the sub-Antarctic, the islands of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island are of hemispheric importance as key breeding sites for wildlife that migrates across the entire Southern Ocean.
This film explores the environmental threats which South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have faced, and the inspiring conservation work that continues to be undertaken to safeguard these islands a more secure future.
Produced by the South Georgia Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Don Hanson Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the British Overseas Territories.
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Narrated by Stewart McPherson.
21 Day Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands Expedition Vlog Full Overview (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever wondered what it was like to venture to the far reaches of the earth and visit a place like Antarctica?
Well, we have done it, a few times actually, and are thrilled to share this life-changing journey to some of the world's most remote and wild places - Antarctica, and South Georgia.
We embarked on this 21-day expedition with Aurora Expeditions during the month of March.
This remarkable journey took us across vast stretches of the frozen Antarctic continent and its majestic wildlife, followed by visits to the stunning scenery and history of South Georgia, a remote island in the South Atlantic.
We've put together a full vlog that will allow you to explore the incredible nature, stunning landscapes, and rich history of this captivating region right alongside us. You can also see what it's like to take a 21-day expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands.
This is Part 1 of 2 (Antarctica)
Quick Vlog Highlights
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0:00 - Intro - 21-Day Antarctica & South Georgia Expedition (Full Trip Overview)
0:16 - Beagle Channel - Where expeditions leave from to Antarctica
0:41 - Drake Passage - What it is like to cross the Drake Passage
1:19 - South Shetland Islands
1:49 - Antarctic Peninsula Sunset
2:04 - Cuverville Island
2:48 - Paradise Harbour
2:58 - Snorkeling in Antarctica - a top thing to do!
3:45 - Antarctica Sunset
3:55 - Lemaire Channel Sunrise
4:01 - Lemaire Channel Reflections
4:27 - Yalour Islands
5:20 - Petermann Island
6:40 - Port Lockroy - Send a postcard from Antarctica!
7:20 - Jougla Point
8:18 - Orne Harbour
9:17 - Orne Harbour - Antarctica Sunset
9:29 - Hydrurga Rocks
10:04 - Cierva Cove
10:33 - Antarctica Sunset
10:40 - South Shetland Islands
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A Voyage of Discovery: Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
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Stromness is an abandoned whaling station on the northern coast of South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic. It was the destination of Sir Ernest Shackleton's rescue journey in 1916. It is the central of three harbours in the west side of Stromness Bay, South Georgia.
The name Fridtjof Nansen or Nansen appeared for this harbour on some early charts, but since about 1920, the name Stromness has been consistently used. Its name, Stromness, derives from the similarly named town in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
In 1907, a floating factory was erected in Stromness Harbour; a land station was built in 1912. From 1912 until 1931, Stromness operated as a whaling station, the first manager of which was Petter Sørlle. In 1931 it was converted into a ship repair yard with a machine shop and a foundry. It remained operational until 1961, when the site was abandoned. The Whaling Station had previously shut down when whales became endangered and laws were enacted forbidding the hunting of whales.
In 1916, Ernest Shackleton and a small crew landed on the unpopulated southern coast of South Georgia at King Haakon Bay after an arduous sea voyage from Elephant Island in the 22-foot (6.7 m) lifeboat, James Caird. Shackleton, along with Tom Crean and Frank Worsley, then trekked across South Georgia's mountainous and glaciated interior in an effort to reach help on the populated northern shore of the island.
After 36 hours of crossing the interior, they arrived at the Stromness administration centre which also was the home of the Norwegian whaling station's manager. This building has been dubbed the Villa at Stromness because it represents relative luxury compared to its surroundings. All men were rescued from Elephant Island.
In the decades following its closure, Stromness has been subject to damage from the elements and many of its buildings have been reduced to ruins. However, recent efforts have been made to restore the Villa and clean up debris from the rest of the site in order to make it safe for visitors. Outside of Stromness is a small whalers' cemetery with 14 grave markers.
South Georgia - wildlife and heritage
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on BBC FOUR, starting Tue 12 Apr 2016 21:00. (repeated Wed 13 Apr 2016 20:00).
This mini-documentary explores the wildlife of South Georgia, a UK Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. It is a rugged, rocky isle, but home to some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Colonies of over half a million king penguins congregate on its shores, along with millions of fur seals, elephant seals, albatrosses and petrels. The island harbours such concentrations of wildlife because, unlike Antarctic, South Georgia is not surrounded by ice during winter. An ambitious rodent eradication project has been undertaken, and it is hoped that South Georgia may harbour even greater numbers of animals in the future.
This film is one of forty mini-documentaries made from the footage not used in the broadcast series.
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BRITAIN'S TREASURE ISLANDS - MINI-DOCUMENTARIES
Introduction
Overview of the UK Overseas Territories
Filming the Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
Stewart McPherson’s lecture at the Royal Geographical Society
Mini-documentaries about each of the UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – wildlife and heritage
Saint Helena – wildlife and heritage
Tristan da Cunha – wildlife and heritage
Falkland Islands – wildlife and heritage
South Georgia – wildlife and heritage
British Antarctic Territory – wildlife and heritage
British Indian Ocean Territory – wildlife and heritage
Pitcairn Islands – wildlife and heritage
Bermuda – wildlife and heritage
Cayman Islands – wildlife and heritage
British Virgin Islands – wildlife and heritage
Montserrat – wildlife and heritage
Anguilla – wildlife and heritage
Turks and Caicos Islands – wildlife and heritage
Akrotiri and Dhekelia – wildlife and heritage
Gibraltar – wildlife and heritage
Mini-documentaries about specific subjects on particular UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – natives and aliens
Ascension Island – supplying the garrison
Saint Helena – wirebird conservation
Saint Helena – plant conservation
Life on Tristan da Cunha – the World’s Most Remote Inhabited Island
Tristan da Cunha – the Monster Mice of Gough Island
Falkland Islands – Jimmy the ex-whaler
British Indian Ocean Territory – coconut crabs
British Indian Ocean Territory – seabirds
British Indian Ocean Territory – underwater
Pitcairn Islands – Henderson Island’s wildlife
Life on Pitcairn Island – home of the descendants of the mutineers from HMS Bounty
Mini-documentaries about systematic wildlife groups across all of the UK Overseas Territories
Terrestrial Invertebrates of the UK Overseas Territories
Amphibians and Reptiles of the UK Overseas Territories
Plants of the UK Overseas Territories
Mammals of the UK Overseas Territories
Birds of the UK Overseas Territories
Marine Life of the UK Overseas Territories
Overview mini-documentaries
Conservation Lessons of the UKOTs
Islands of Evolution
Overview of the Britain’s Treasure Islands book
Shipping 5,000 books to all UK secondary schools COMING SOON
Overview of Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS Top 13 Tourist Places | SGSSI Tourism
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (Things to do - Places to Visit) - SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS Top Tourist Places
British Overseas Territory
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a collection of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most of the islands, rising steeply from the sea, are rugged and mountainous. At higher elevations, the islands are permanently covered with ice and snow.
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Grytviken - South Georgia
Grytviken is the largest settlement on South Georgia. In March 2018 Swoop Polar Specialist John, walked 5km from Maiviken across the hills down into Grytviken.
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CRAZIEST PLACE WE'VE EVER BEEN! - South Georgia Island Vlog Pt 1
It's been called the greatest wildlife show on earth, and after travelling to South Georgia with One Ocean Expeditions this year we couldn't agree more!
This spectacular and remote island in the subantarctic is home to millions of king penguins, elephant seals, albatross, fur seals and plenty more fascinating species. Visiting South Georgia allows you to get up close with many of these creatures, and the interactions will leave you speechless.
We flew from Punta Arenas in Chile to Stanley on the Falkland Islands to meet up with our Russian research vessel, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov and travelled to South Georgia for 8 days. It was one of the best experiences of our lives.
This is the first part of our South Georgia vlog to show you what it's like to travel to this amazing destination.
Thank you to One Ocean Expeditions for the incredible experience.
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Antarctica including the Falklands and South Georgia Islands
Brief recap of our in-depth Hurtigruten Antarctica Expedition, including the Falkland and South Georgia Islands.
See what it's like to go on an Antarctic expedition, what you'll see and do, and much more!
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I made several more detailed Antarctica videos on: penguins, seals and icebergs. Check them out!
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Jason Harbour - South Georgia
Jason Harbour - South Georgia. On a a recent Swoop visit to this remote island, John, one of Swoop Antarctica's polar specialists spent time hanging out with the many fur seals along this dramatic coast line.
South Georgia
I was very fortunate to get a position as videographer on a trip to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctica Peninsula. Here is a chapter from a 50 minute video i made whilst on the trip. The Video had to be edited and formatted to DVD by the end of the trip so the passengers could take it home. It was chaotic to say the least trying to edit storm footage on the ship whilst running in a force 10 storm! A fantastic experience ! Loved it... Enjoy
Ocean Adventurer Antarctic Cruise: Grytviken Whaling Station South Georgia
(Filmed before Pandemic)
Very few expedition ships sail to South Georgia filled with wonderful sights. TIP: It is also more expensive than the typical 1 week cruise down to the Antarctic Peninsula.
Grytviken was the largest whaling station on South Georgia. From 1904-1966, the British hauled whales ashore into huge processing plants, which ran night and day. It is temporarily inhabited during the summer by a few staff who manage the South Georgia Museum and small shop. Yay. One of the few shopping opportunities in the Antarctic!
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Grytviken, South Georgia Island
Peaceful afternoon on Grytviken. Taken Jan 5 2013, during an expedition celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Geological Society of America. We were extremely fortunate to be joined on our visit by Tim and Pauline Carr, who lived on South Georgia Island for about 16 years (most right here at Grytviken). Shackleton is buried here, and Tim and Pauline worked very hard to restore (and save) the Lutheran Church that you see in the background.
Sir Ernest Shackleton one of the GREATEST explorers, South Georgia ( AT THE END OF THE WORLD)
Grytviken was the largest whaling station on South Georgia, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic.
Sir Ernest Shackleton visited South Georgia several times during his Antarctic expeditions. Shackleton died unexpectedly in 1922 from a heart attack at the beginning of a new Antarctic expedition. His widow chose South Georgia as his final resting place. He was buried at Grytviken and a toast (with Whisky preferably) at his grave is a tradition with travellers.????
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Scenic Eclipse - Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
Explore the most remote destinations in 6-star ultra-luxury on board Scenic Eclipse. This truly all-inclusive cruise visits Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, home to incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and fascinating polar history.
Every day, expert guides will lead thrilling excursions, from Zodiac cruises to isolated islands kayaking amongst icebergs to wildlife spotting and nature walks. Or for an out-of-this-world adventure, soar above the ice in two state-of-the-art Airbus helicopters^ and go deep below on board Scenic Neptune, Scenic Eclipse’s customised submarine^.
Back on the yacht, relax in your spacious balcony suite, enjoy personalised service from your butler, rejuvenate in the 550m2 wellness centre, and choose from up to 10 world-class dining options. This is where ultra-luxury meets discovery.
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Salisbury Plain - South Georgia
John from Swoop Antarctica visits Salisbury Plain and 250,000 King penguins. For more details about South Georgia voyages
Virtual Flight | South Georgia Island (UK/Sandwich Islands) | Microsoft Flight Simulator
South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres (104 mi) long and 1.4 to 37 km (0.9 to 23.0 miles) wide.[1] It is about 830 km (520 mi) northeast of Coronation Island and 550 km (340 mi) northwest from Zavodovski Island, the nearest South Sandwich island.
In 2020, the A68a iceberg headed for the island of South Georgia and could potentially run aground on the coast. If the iceberg stranded on the island prevent penguins and seals from hunting and foraging and could cause an ecological disaster. A68a is a giant weighing hundreds of billions of tons and it would take an estimated ten years for the piece of ice to melt. In 2021 the iceberg broke up in pieces, before reaching the island. Source: Wikipedia.
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