List of Ghost Towns - Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic Islands

Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic Islands

The islands of Antarctica, particularly South Georgia, were popular with whalers during the first half of the 20th century, and many of the settlements on these islands are former whaling stations. Most of them were closed down during the Great Depression, when whaling became unprofitable, and are now abandoned. These settlements include:

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