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South Georgia
Location: 53°30' to 55°00'S : 35°30' to 38°40'W South Georgia consists of one main island, several small ones, and numerous islets and rocks. The outlying Clerke Rocks are 74 km southwest of the main island and all are mainly of sedimentary origin. Covering an area of 3755 km², the highest peak is Mt. Paget at an elevation of 2934 m. The island is 57% glacierized. The island was first sighted in 1675 and landed upon in 1775. Sealers arrived in 1786 and operated off and on, in conjunction with whaling stations, until 1965. The island has been permanently occupied by whaling and / or scientific stations since 1904. South Georgia is claimed as British territory and is part of the inclusive territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The island is also claimed by Argentina as part of the Islas del Atlántico Sur. This category contains Internet sites that are about or located on South Georgia Island.
http://www.pelagic.co.uk/logbooks/log97ind/970223.html
Narrative on an attempt on Mount Roots, the highest unclimbed mountain on S Georgia
http://www.monolith.com.au/south_georgia/
From one of the most remote locations on Earth.Discover its grim path and its promising future.
http://www.sght.org/
Raises funds to conserve and protect local wildlife, and to help preserve the historical heritage of the island. Includes history, information about wildlife, and details of specific projects.
http://www.sgmuseum.gs/
Originally a whaling museum, it now embraces all of the island’s history.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27734930
The BBC reports from the abandoned whaling station at Leith Harbour.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/southgeorgia/
Site for this PBS production provides broadcast information and video ordering. Also about the island, trivia, educational information and related links.
http://www.wildisland.gs/
Includes information about the cemeteries on the island, the environmental management plan, and an historic sites forum.
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