Deception Island

Photos taken by David Stanley on a visit to Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
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Deception Island has been a favourite refuge of Antarctic shipping since the early 19th century. Sailors could check weather conditions in Bransfield Strait by scaling Neptune's Window for the view. Deception Island, Outdoor, Sailors, River, Coastline, Shetland Islands, Island, Antarctica, Antarctic
Deception Island
Deception Island has been a favourite refuge of Antarctic shipping since the early 19th century. Sailors could check weather conditions in Bransfield Strait by scaling Neptune's Window for the view.
Semi-circular Whalers Bay on Deception Island, Antarctica, is part of the huge caldera formed when a volcano blew off its top 10,000 years ago. Caldera, Visiting, Bay, Whalers, Shetland, Beach, 10 Things
Whalers Bay
Semi-circular Whalers Bay on Deception Island, Antarctica, is part of the huge caldera formed when a volcano blew off its top 10,000 years ago.
The central caldera of Deception Island, Antarctica, was formed during a huge volcanic eruption. Nature, Mount Rainier, Central, Natural Landmarks
Central Caldera
The central caldera of Deception Island, Antarctica, was formed during a huge volcanic eruption.
Hikers can easily scale Ronald Hill (105 m) overlooking Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica. Ronald, Hills
Ronald Hill
Hikers can easily scale Ronald Hill (105 m) overlooking Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica.
Glaciers cover 57% of Deception Island, Antarctica, including those on Mount Kirkwood (452 m). Glacier, Kirkwood, Mountains
Mount Kirkwood
Glaciers cover 57% of Deception Island, Antarctica, including those on Mount Kirkwood (452 m).
Kroner Lake next to Deception Island's flooded caldera, Antarctica, was so named by early 20th century whalers for its resemblance to the Norwegian two knoner coin. Its waters are thermally heated. Water, Travel, Century, 20th Century
Kroner Lake
Kroner Lake next to Deception Island's flooded caldera, Antarctica, was so named by early 20th century whalers for its resemblance to the Norwegian two knoner coin. Its waters are thermally heated.
A disused aircraft hanger (1961) sits on the edge of the flooded caldera at Whalers Bay, Deception Island. The first powered flight in Antarctica took off from this beach in 1928. Someday
Disused Aircraft Hanger
A disused aircraft hanger (1961) sits on the edge of the flooded caldera at Whalers Bay, Deception Island. The first powered flight in Antarctica took off from this beach in 1928.
A fur seal rests on the black sand beach at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica. American sealers almost wiped out the Antarctic seal population in the early 19th century but the animals have since recovered. Seal, Animals, Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, Fur, Black Sand
Fur Seal
A fur seal rests on the black sand beach at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica. American sealers almost wiped out the Antarctic seal population in the early 19th century but the animals have since recovered.
Biscoe House, a former whaling station dormitory on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was destroyed during the 1969 volcanic eruption. It once housed a very popular British pub. Popular, British, British Pub, Pub
Biscoe House
Biscoe House, a former whaling station dormitory on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was destroyed during the 1969 volcanic eruption. It once housed a very popular British pub.
Biscoe House, a Norwegian whaling station barracks later used by British scientists on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was destroyed during the volcanic eruptions of the 1960s. House, Whale, Landmarks, Cabin, House Styles
Biscoe House
Biscoe House, a Norwegian whaling station barracks later used by British scientists on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was destroyed during the volcanic eruptions of the 1960s.
The "hunting lodge" on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was used by British aerial surveyors from 1955 until its destruction by a mudslide during the volcanic eruption of 1969. Hunting, Hunting Lodge, Lodge, Shed
Hunting Lodge
The "hunting lodge" on Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, was used by British aerial surveyors from 1955 until its destruction by a mudslide during the volcanic eruption of 1969.
These cookers and boilers at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, were used to extract oil from whale carcasses from 1912-1931. The only land-based whaling operation in Antarctica was here. Cookers, Boiler, Extract, Oil
Cookers and Boilers
These cookers and boilers at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, were used to extract oil from whale carcasses from 1912-1931. The only land-based whaling operation in Antarctica was here.
From 1912 to 1931 these whale oil storage tanks at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, were used by the Norwegian company Hvalfangerselskabet Hektor A/S. A drop in oil prices during the Great Depression made them obsolete.
Whale Oil Storage
From 1912 to 1931 these whale oil storage tanks at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica, were used by the Norwegian company Hvalfangerselskabet Hektor A/S. A drop in oil prices during the Great Depression made them obsolete.
Steam rises from thermal pockets along the shore of Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica. The gap in the caldera wall here is called Neptune's Window. Thermal, Waterfall
Neptune's Window
Steam rises from thermal pockets along the shore of Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica. The gap in the caldera wall here is called Neptune's Window.
Fildes Point is on the north side of Neptune's Bellows, the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Entrance
Fildes Point
Fildes Point is on the north side of Neptune's Bellows, the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
Pete's Pillar is a distinctive rock stack at the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Islands, Dome, Pillars
Pete's Pillar
Pete's Pillar is a distinctive rock stack at the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
The opening of the caldera wall at Neptune's Bellows allows ships to sail directly into the flooded horseshoe-shaped caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Bellows
Caldera Entrance
The opening of the caldera wall at Neptune's Bellows allows ships to sail directly into the flooded horseshoe-shaped caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
The entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, is called Neptune's Bellows due to the strong gusts of wind often encountered there.
Neptune's Bellows
The entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, is called Neptune's Bellows due to the strong gusts of wind often encountered there.
This colourful volcanic hill is on the south side of the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
Volcanic Hill
This colourful volcanic hill is on the south side of the entrance to the flooded caldera of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
This eroded volcanic hillside is on the southeast side of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Hillside, Southeast
Eroded Hillside
This eroded volcanic hillside is on the southeast side of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.
Bransfield Strait offers a good view of South Point and Mount Kirkwood (452 m) on the southeast side of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. South Point, South
South Point
Bransfield Strait offers a good view of South Point and Mount Kirkwood (452 m) on the southeast side of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.