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South Georgia – Ocean Harbour

Shipwrecks, fur seals, and panoramic views – all on a hike above Ocean Harbour.

As the sun rose on 8 March, it painted the grassy slopes of South Georgia Island a deep golden color, and dropped a hint of a rainbow into the offshore mist. As I snapped a photo of this splendid sight, I knew we were in for an incredible day. Our first stop: Ocean Harbour, which had once been home to a sealing and whaling operation. In the bay is the derelict wreck of the three-masted ship Bayard, once a cargo ship that sailed the world from India to Fiji and from South Africa to South Georgia, but now home to hundreds of nesting shag; and an old hut, now home to visiting researchers.

View of Ocean Harbor, with the “Endurance” and the wreck of the “Bayard” – South Georgia.

We set out to hike up into the hills surrounding the bay. Read on and be sure to check out the photo gallery.

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