Skip to main content
  • Explore
  • New
  • Register
  • Magazine subscription
National Geographic
National Geographic
  • Perpetual Planet
  • Photo of the Day
  • TV Schedule
Adventure

100 Years of Exploring Deception Island

12 March 2018

facebooktwitterflipboardwhatsapp
A whaling ship follows in the tracks of the S.S. Hektoria, the Wilkins-Hearst Expedition ship by ...
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 Creative
Following its capture, a whale is hauled to the flensing platform on Deception Island in 1929.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic Creative
Lietenant 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 Creative
A view of the surface of the water in Deception Island Harbor, covered with birds.
Photograph by International Newsreel, National Geographic Creative
On the lookout for icebergs in 1955.
Photograph by Volkmar K. Wentzel, National Geographic Creative
An inquisitive penguin became a radio operator's pet on the island in 1955.
Photograph by Volkmar K. Wentzel, National Geographic Creative
The 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 Creative
Grave markers seen on Deception Island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic Creative
Penguins on the island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic Creative
A person approaches Deception Island in November 1988.
Photograph by George Mobley, National Geographic Creative
  • Adventure
Find More Information

Follow

facebooktwitterinstagram

SubscribePrivacy Policy(UPDATED)Terms of ServiceCookie PolicyPolicies & ProceduresContact InformationWhere to WatchConsent Management

You might also like

Adventure
22 Stunning Adventure Photos from Around the World
Adventure
How the pursuit of one European peak gave rise to modern mountaineering
Adventure
Thrilling Underwater Shipwrecks to See Around the World
Adventure
Missing! The unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart's last flight
Adventure
Beyond Everest: 9 peaks to summit in a lifetime