Leith Harbour, South Georgia - deep water jetty

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Item no

37548

Title

Leith Harbour, South Georgia - deep water jetty

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1985

Size

20.2 x 25.0 cm

Type

Reproduction

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Leith Harbour in South Georgia in the south Atlantic was a whaling station run by Christian Salvesen Ltd between 1909 and 1965, during which time more than 48,000 whales were processed there. The abandoned station is still there, but visits are forbidden due to the risks from collapsing structures and asbestos.

The Southern Opal transport ship (Salvesen) carried men and oil. This was the start of the season, when there was still snow on top of the funnels. Canvas and board covers were placed over the funnels to prevent melted snow running into the tubes and causing rust. These were removed as the catchers began the new season's fishing.

(Inset: In the dinner hour, South Georgia.)

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