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Stromness whaling station is located in the central harbour within Stromness Bay on South Georgia’s north coast. It is famous for being the Shackleton party’s final destination on their epic journey across South Georgia in search for help. The whaling station was in use between 1907 and 1932 when whale stocks collapsed due to overharvesting. The station is now derelict and home to fur and elephant seals.

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