Sub-Antarctic New Zealand: Campbell Island

The fascinating story of the discovery of this tiny, remote island; its exploitation by sealers and whalers; the failed attempts at farming; the dramas of World War II; and the amazing contributions that have come from the scientific work throughout.

[@TheAlastairBrown]

Great little series, important history. I find how bleak and depressing these sub-Antarctic Islands are, fascinating. I don't understand how seemingly nonchalant the process is of losing so many ships as wrecks was. It seems like they go, have a look, wreck, shipwrecked for a few years, then someone else comes and wrecks, for seemingly very little purpose. Baffling.

[@davidjones5741]

Hard times, hard men, with little regard for human life.

[@atomipi]

Interesting! thank you very much, from Wellington, New Zealand.

[@davidjones5741]

Thank you. I learned a lot compiling it.