100 Years of Exploring Deception Island
Published 12 Mar 2018, 10:16 GMT, Updated 10 Apr 2019, 10:46 BST
A whaling ship follows in the tracks of the S.S. Hektoria, the Wilkins-Hearst Expedition ship by the island in 1929.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic CreativeFollowing its capture, a whale is hauled to the flensing platform on Deception Island in 1929.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic CreativeLietenant Carl Eielson (right) and other members of the Wilkins-Hearst South Polar Expedition in 1929 held and petted some of the penguins on the island, but the penguins didn't seem to enjoy it.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic CreativeA view of the surface of the water in Deception Island Harbor, covered with birds.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic CreativeOn the lookout for icebergs in 1955.
Photograph by Volkmar K. Wentzel, National Geographic CreativeAn inquisitive penguin became a radio operator's pet on the island in 1955.
Photograph by Volkmar K. Wentzel, National Geographic CreativeThe rock formation known as the Sewing-Machine Needles, visible from miles away by ship, marks the entrance to the caldera in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic CreativeGrave markers seen on Deception Island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic CreativePenguins on the island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic CreativeA person approaches Deception Island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic Creative