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The Dutchman Dirck Gerritsz in 1599, or the Spaniard Gabriel de Castilla in 1603 travelled through these Antarctic lands, both of them supposedly sailing south of the Drake Passage in the South Shetland Islands area. In 1818 Juan Pedro de Aguirre obtained permission from the Buenos Aires authorities to install an establishment for sealing on "some of the uninhabited islands near the South Pole".

The name "New South Britain" was used briefly, but was soon changed to South Shetland Islands (in reference to the Shetland Islands off the northern coast of Scotland). The name South Shetland Islands is now established in international usage.

Seal hunting and whaling took place on the islands in the 19th and early 20th century. From 1908 the islands were governed as part of the Falkland Islands Dependency but the islands have only been occupied since the establishment of a scientific research station in 1944. The archipelago, together with the nearby Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia, is an increasingly popular tourist destination during the austral summer.
The South Shetlands consist of 11 major islands and several minor ones.

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Halfmoon Island & Deception Island
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Dec 03, 2008 – Jan 01, 2009
After 2 days in bed due to the roughest waters in the world: The Drake Passage, I considered my price for the majestic Antarctica payed.It was time to really enjoy my expedition and what a wonderful day it was! Two landings on 2 different islands in the South Shetland: Chinstrap Penguins, Gentoo Pe…
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Patagonia & Antarctica 2007-2008: South Shetland Islands Travel Photos
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Nov 25, 2007 – Jan 22, 2008
From 10 December 2007 to 22 January 2008 in Argentina, Uruguay, Antarctica & Chile. 6-week trip in South-America (Patagonia & Lake District) and Antarctica.
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Yankee Harbour to Hannah Point
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Feb 03, 2007 – Feb 24, 2007
Date: 09-02-07 Aitcho islands, Barrientos island 06:00 Position        62˚24’7.S        059˚44’4.W on anchor by Aitcho Islands 19:00 Position        62˚31’7.S    …
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  1. Deception Island
  2. Half Moon Island
  1. Greenwich Island
  2. Hannah Point
  1. Aitcho Islands