Godthul

Godthul Bay is a beautiful and very protected bay. It has a narrow inlet that opens into a deep, circular cove.



Godthul was unlike any other spot we visited. As you can see, it was very green with large bunches of tussock grass. As we began traveling a short distance inland we discovered the grass is full of fur seal pups.



The little guys were everywhere and some acted tough and would snort and challenge us. Adult seal furs are aggressive and dangerous, scary animals, but the young pups quickly back down when you stand your ground and clap. For some unknown reason fur seals do not like the sound of clapping.

The protected cove of Godthul was the ideal location for a whaling station. The gravel beach is thick with whale and fur seal bones. Remnants of the old station and these boats are rotting above the beach.



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Location:South Georgia Island, Scotia Sea