The Whaler Petrel (Grytviken, South Georgia)

Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Grytviken / Grytviken, South Georgia
 ship, shipwreck, interesting place

Built in Oslo in 1928 - A steam driven whale catcher of 245 tons and 115 feet in length, she was converted to a sealer in 1957 by removing the open walkway from the bridge and the harpoon gun. One of the whales owned by CAP (Compañía Argentina de Pesca)
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Coordinates:   54°16'55"S   36°30'30"W
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