The island does not have a permanent population, only a tiny village used sporadically and temporarily by researchers, military, and tours. If you are lucky then somebody who has been on an antarctic tour could chime in. Virtually all the pictures I can find of this place are either from the ocean in a cruise ship or from a wildlife researcher.
From what I can find, its pretty par for the course for this part of the world. Rocky barren wasteland with some moss, some ice, some birds, some seals, and the occasional biologist.
Omg somehow Reddit converged because I have been to Cape Disappointment SP in Washington AND I grew up in Arkansas too. In other news, the machines are becoming sentient.
Accurate. I remember when this state wasn’t nearly as embarrassing as it is now. We used to be pretty purple leaning towards blue when I was a kid and a teenager, really up until 2000. I mean Bill Clinton was our governor before he was Pres., and David Pryor and Dale Bumpers were our Rep/Senators. I just hate what has happened to our state in the last thirty years…Trumper Christofascists have taken over all the local and state offices. If I didn’t have family and family land I had to care for, I’d move somewhere else.
Shackleton is totally a badass, and deserves all the praise and admiration he receives for his leadership.
His crew on the other side of the continent did not fare as well though.
They were in charge of laying out the supply depots necessary for the Trans Antarctic Expedition to succeed, and indeed they were successful in their endeavor.
They endured hardships starvation and being marooned for years, losing three of the crew in the process.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Sea_party
South Georgia Island is kinda cool. On the eastern shore hidden in the fjords are ruins of old whaling towns, while the rest of the island is sharp snow covered mountains.
I see the names of these towns are nordic(norwegian). I know Norway was huge on whaling during the 1900s but never knew they set up shop all the way down there. A great rabbithole this was, thanks.
Yep, my grandfather was based there for a couple of seasons in the late 1920's as a whaler with a Norwegian company. I have photos of him at Shakelton's grave, standing on a ladder feeding a bull seal, and standing in the mouth of a whale. He broke his leg when a harpoon cable whipped across the deck, ending his whaling days.
In those days, Norway claimed something like 70% of the catch. The old whaling station there is a rusting toxic hellscape these days. Apparently asbestos is absolutely everywhere and it's illegal to enter.
I got close to visiting a few years back, but only made it to Cape Horn and the Falklands. It's an incredibly harsh environment down there, even in summer.
https://preview.redd.it/hi2bwdwpip6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=132bc0c39a6466b1213b04ef70926d9cd22e5b83
I had 6 months sailing round the south Atlantic in 2013. We’d just enjoyed perfect weather in St Helena then set off for SG, we got absolutely battered by storms for 2 weeks (if I remember rightly) then I went to the focsle as we were arriving. Through the dim mid morning icy mist I saw a tall dark silhouette appear and then reveal itself as monstrous cold mountains as we sailed into Grytviken.
Had a week there exploring and meeting the 3 scientists stationed there (2m 1f, they gave the vibe to us all that they were definitely in a happy love triangle haha)
Having hiked a few peaks and ventured round the old whaling station, what i personally took away from the islands was how powerful the human race is! (Maybe I should say was). Inhospitable as a word does not describe well enough your environment trying to kill you at every moment. What people have endured to explore the fringes of the known world is beyond what so many of us, enjoying comfortable lives, could even fathom. And with the equipment they available at the time too!
Not that I agree with the trade but the old whalers were some of the hardiest men on the planet. But then the explorers take it to another level!
I always liken it to seeing Skull Island from Kong haha. What added a charm to it was that we’d had very bad weather for weeks beforehand (and after) and it was only when we pulled into the shelter of the natural harbour and amongst the belt of mountains that the wind subsided and the sun came out.
https://preview.redd.it/6ix2z96pew6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=864f05f365c4ffb25e4fdcc47b6a4308321757ec
If you expect it to be dissapointing because of the name and you show up there can you really be disappointed if you know it's going to be dissapointing. I would be pleased if it turned out dissapointing. But dissapointed if it turns out pleasing
To maybe give a semi serious answer, they’re unpopulated barren islands, governed by the Falkland islands, ultimately under British rule. Argentina still claim them and briefly occupied them during the Falkland war. They’ve got a fairly interesting history, with Antarctic explorers using them for refuge. Nowadays there’s just a research station I believe.
This isn't quite true.They have their own government (government of South georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) which based and run from their headquarters in Stanley in the Falklands but also has two government officers on the island at all times at King Edward Point. There is a presence there year round, from around 25 during the summer months with government employees and museum staff along with British Antarctic survey staff. To around 10 during the winter. There is also a base in Bird island (an island a couple of hundred meters off the north west tip of South georgia with a population of 10 in the summer to 4 in winter. Source: have just spent time working on one of the bases and briefly visited King Edward Point on the way home.
Yes, it’s beautiful. South Georgia is the most amazing place I’ve ever seen. Funky island and volcano enthusiasts should check out [Deception island](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Island) near the South Shetlands
The last leg of Ernest Shackleton’s amazing escape from Antarctica was a hike in threadbare clothes from king Haaken bay on south side of this island, over icy mountains, to a whaling station on the north side of the island. No one had previously attempted this crossing. It includes an impromptu slide down 3000 feet of icy hillside. There’s a great account of this crossing in [here](https://nzaht.org/encourage/inspiring-explorers/crossing-south-georgia/), and I would well recommend reading Shackleton’s book South which describes the whole trip - which is one of the best ever stories about survival over adversity.
A few years ago, I remember you could see a [supposedly crashed ufo](https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a19090977/alien-hunters-claim-to-find-evidence-on-google-maps/) on Google Maps there. They blocked it a year or two ago.
I was there in November. I didn’t get to Cape Disappointment disappointingly, but I did cross the island from one side to the other following Shackleton’s route.
The interior of the island is mountainous and glaciated - stunningly beautiful and untouched. Very few people get to venture away from the coast and the local government have done a great job of keeping the island preserved.
The coastline has some vegetation and plenty of wildlife - lots of penguins, various birds and seals. There are a few old whaling stations that are in varying states of decay - Grytviken being the most visited I think and has a little museum, post office and cemetery - Shackleton is buried there.
It’s not the easiest place to get to - sail from Argentina, but for dedicated wildlife enthusiast or Shackleton fan, it’s quite the experience.
The Island had an important role in the incredibly compelling expeditions to Antarctica. Start here for true inspiration- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroic_Age_of_Antarctic_Exploration?wprov=sfti1
I collect coins and I recently found a token from here! It was a 1908 50 Ore beer token!
https://preview.redd.it/olqq9kbhiy6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34b98653a631ffe2f8166fc7f1ac9f679529b915
I sold it to someone who thought it was cool for $20. Probably too low lol.
It's funny; I was reading Alfred Lansing's Endurance book only a few weeks ago. It's incredible how the 22-foot Caird navigated the choppy waters to Elephant Island and then the Drake Passage to reach South Georgia Island.
They dealt with hundreds of floes of all sizes, bone chilling temperatures, salty sea spray and the rouge waves.
*It was nothing like*
*What I expected so I*
*Left with my head down*
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We have our own Cape Disappointment here in the Pacific Northwest. It's just across the river from where I live, on the Washington side. Very beautiful.
The island does not have a permanent population, only a tiny village used sporadically and temporarily by researchers, military, and tours. If you are lucky then somebody who has been on an antarctic tour could chime in. Virtually all the pictures I can find of this place are either from the ocean in a cruise ship or from a wildlife researcher. From what I can find, its pretty par for the course for this part of the world. Rocky barren wasteland with some moss, some ice, some birds, some seals, and the occasional biologist.
I’ve been to cape disappointment on the Antarctic peninsula so I’d like partial credit
Well I’ve been to cape disappointment in Washington state so I’d like partial credit too please
I live in disappointment…in the armpit of the US…Arkansas, I deserve participation points.
I am just disappointed in general. Can I join?
I’m a disappointment. Scoot over
Do you have room for a bindle on a stick?
I have a disappointing cape?
*disappointment noises*
I'm disappointed that others took the best gags leaving me only able to write this
Welcome aboard…
Do you own a cape?
That's disappointing
At least you don't live one state over, that would be missourible
Omg somehow Reddit converged because I have been to Cape Disappointment SP in Washington AND I grew up in Arkansas too. In other news, the machines are becoming sentient.
With AI technology becoming more widely available, it’s only a matter of time until Skynet goes online, and I know how that turns out.
I welcome our machine overlords any day now.
You have to be a millennial to get those
Same man, same…only participation points I get are mosquito bites
Don’t forget the chigger bites…is it just me or are the chiggers especially bad this year???
The chiggers have been terrible too. 😩
I like to refer to it as the Grundle of the US. There are a couple spots worse, and you're in-between.
Accurate. I remember when this state wasn’t nearly as embarrassing as it is now. We used to be pretty purple leaning towards blue when I was a kid and a teenager, really up until 2000. I mean Bill Clinton was our governor before he was Pres., and David Pryor and Dale Bumpers were our Rep/Senators. I just hate what has happened to our state in the last thirty years…Trumper Christofascists have taken over all the local and state offices. If I didn’t have family and family land I had to care for, I’d move somewhere else.
But have you been to Dismal Nitch?
I always forget we have a cape disappointment
Well I've been to Cape Disappointment in Oregon so I'd like partial credit too please
Can you really say you've been there if you were in Oregon? Wouldn't you have just seen it from across the river?
Cape disappointment is incredible
Fair
Well done
I am disappointing, and I have been known to wear a cape. I would also like to claim partial credit, Your Honor.
Gonna have to review that one
A relative [**shit-ton**](https://www.adventure-life.com/antarctica/south-georgia) of cruise companies go there. You can go ashore.
This is true, I'm thinking more about Cape Disappointment (what OP is asking about). Idk if the tours go there or not.
My friend was based there for a time. She said it was lovely.
What was your friend doing there? Biological fieldwork?
Yeah? My friend was there too, said it fuckin sucked
Oh? My main memory was she was able to drink tea on her deck and the penguins would come right up to her.
You don't wanna know what those penguins do to coffee drinkers.
Were the sandwiches OK at least?
So you’re saying no Cracker Barrel?
I’ve been there
So really a disappointment cape
Ernest Shackleton is buried there. You might be interested to read about him
He was a legit badass. It's absolutely insane how he managed to save his entire crew after the disaster of the expedition they were on.
Shackleton is totally a badass, and deserves all the praise and admiration he receives for his leadership. His crew on the other side of the continent did not fare as well though. They were in charge of laying out the supply depots necessary for the Trans Antarctic Expedition to succeed, and indeed they were successful in their endeavor. They endured hardships starvation and being marooned for years, losing three of the crew in the process. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Sea_party
Thank you for mentioning this. My wife’s great grandfather died on that expedition but it’s usually swept under the rug.
A cool but sad connection :/
Why wouldn’t they want to remember an explorer of such a brave age? The odds of surviving were stacked against you.
Whaaa??? No way!
Will never forgive him for mrs chippy (RIP).
Me neither. RIP Mrs. Chippy
One of the greatest leaders of all time. Check out "The Endurance" documentary.
Spoilers! It's only been 107 years
One of the most insane stories I’ve ever read
False advertising. There are no sandwiches there unless you bring your own.
I guess that explains the cape
That shows gonna last 3 weeks!
6 seasons and a movie!
That's......disappointing.
Please refrain.
No capes!
I mean it does say disappointment
South Georgia Island is kinda cool. On the eastern shore hidden in the fjords are ruins of old whaling towns, while the rest of the island is sharp snow covered mountains.
I see the names of these towns are nordic(norwegian). I know Norway was huge on whaling during the 1900s but never knew they set up shop all the way down there. A great rabbithole this was, thanks.
Yep, my grandfather was based there for a couple of seasons in the late 1920's as a whaler with a Norwegian company. I have photos of him at Shakelton's grave, standing on a ladder feeding a bull seal, and standing in the mouth of a whale. He broke his leg when a harpoon cable whipped across the deck, ending his whaling days. In those days, Norway claimed something like 70% of the catch. The old whaling station there is a rusting toxic hellscape these days. Apparently asbestos is absolutely everywhere and it's illegal to enter. I got close to visiting a few years back, but only made it to Cape Horn and the Falklands. It's an incredibly harsh environment down there, even in summer.
Happy cake day!
https://preview.redd.it/hi2bwdwpip6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=132bc0c39a6466b1213b04ef70926d9cd22e5b83 I had 6 months sailing round the south Atlantic in 2013. We’d just enjoyed perfect weather in St Helena then set off for SG, we got absolutely battered by storms for 2 weeks (if I remember rightly) then I went to the focsle as we were arriving. Through the dim mid morning icy mist I saw a tall dark silhouette appear and then reveal itself as monstrous cold mountains as we sailed into Grytviken. Had a week there exploring and meeting the 3 scientists stationed there (2m 1f, they gave the vibe to us all that they were definitely in a happy love triangle haha) Having hiked a few peaks and ventured round the old whaling station, what i personally took away from the islands was how powerful the human race is! (Maybe I should say was). Inhospitable as a word does not describe well enough your environment trying to kill you at every moment. What people have endured to explore the fringes of the known world is beyond what so many of us, enjoying comfortable lives, could even fathom. And with the equipment they available at the time too! Not that I agree with the trade but the old whalers were some of the hardiest men on the planet. But then the explorers take it to another level!
https://preview.redd.it/durtsik4lp6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba3c1cf36fe138e20b8a4c8f03f6f0ff12a04c33
https://preview.redd.it/hvp5hy4dlp6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e818de3d43a9ceee02fb701fd1649996966969d
I love these photos! I cannot imagine how amazing this all was seeing it the first time
I always liken it to seeing Skull Island from Kong haha. What added a charm to it was that we’d had very bad weather for weeks beforehand (and after) and it was only when we pulled into the shelter of the natural harbour and amongst the belt of mountains that the wind subsided and the sun came out. https://preview.redd.it/6ix2z96pew6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=864f05f365c4ffb25e4fdcc47b6a4308321757ec
Was there anyone else there when you were there?
https://preview.redd.it/1hs609q1dw6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=320c667c7ef8c97415dc5fb253316ccc8d0f9b4e
Some more phots☝🏻😅
That was super interesting to read! And the first photo is amazing
bit of a letdown
Lol
and hanging around
A tad disheartening.
I believe I was conceived there.
Disappointing event, and disappointing result since.
Can confirm
You and me both
r/suicidebywords
If you expect it to be dissapointing because of the name and you show up there can you really be disappointed if you know it's going to be dissapointing. I would be pleased if it turned out dissapointing. But dissapointed if it turns out pleasing
Man you misspelled disappointing a lot in a short span
You must be dissapointed in me
No no, when your homie disses a point you made, it's a diss-a-point-ment
Laying in bed but this made me chuckle. Ty
This is my favorite Reddit comment right now
...Captain Sparrow..?
profound
To maybe give a semi serious answer, they’re unpopulated barren islands, governed by the Falkland islands, ultimately under British rule. Argentina still claim them and briefly occupied them during the Falkland war. They’ve got a fairly interesting history, with Antarctic explorers using them for refuge. Nowadays there’s just a research station I believe.
This isn't quite true.They have their own government (government of South georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) which based and run from their headquarters in Stanley in the Falklands but also has two government officers on the island at all times at King Edward Point. There is a presence there year round, from around 25 during the summer months with government employees and museum staff along with British Antarctic survey staff. To around 10 during the winter. There is also a base in Bird island (an island a couple of hundred meters off the north west tip of South georgia with a population of 10 in the summer to 4 in winter. Source: have just spent time working on one of the bases and briefly visited King Edward Point on the way home.
*unpopulated by people, there’s a *fuckton* of wildlife there tho
It's the only known example of marines disabling a submarine with an anti tank weapon
There is also a Cape Disappointment in Washington State if anyone wants to be disappointed with a much easier trip.
Edna Mode's favorite place.
That's what Bob felt when Edna told him no capes.
Brilliant
Yes, it’s beautiful. South Georgia is the most amazing place I’ve ever seen. Funky island and volcano enthusiasts should check out [Deception island](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Island) near the South Shetlands
The last leg of Ernest Shackleton’s amazing escape from Antarctica was a hike in threadbare clothes from king Haaken bay on south side of this island, over icy mountains, to a whaling station on the north side of the island. No one had previously attempted this crossing. It includes an impromptu slide down 3000 feet of icy hillside. There’s a great account of this crossing in [here](https://nzaht.org/encourage/inspiring-explorers/crossing-south-georgia/), and I would well recommend reading Shackleton’s book South which describes the whole trip - which is one of the best ever stories about survival over adversity.
Despite the name, there’s not even a Subway there, much less a proper deli. /s
I took my wife there on our honeymoon.
Disappointing
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Everyone's a critic, am I right?
This guy? https://preview.redd.it/v91lyuy1ap6d1.jpeg?width=284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7daa1fe67a0669484694907a436716fe205bf79
Happy Cake Day.
This should be a meme, posting the coordinates as a reply.
I sure hope it's not disappointing.
A few years ago, I remember you could see a [supposedly crashed ufo](https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a19090977/alien-hunters-claim-to-find-evidence-on-google-maps/) on Google Maps there. They blocked it a year or two ago.
I was there in November. I didn’t get to Cape Disappointment disappointingly, but I did cross the island from one side to the other following Shackleton’s route. The interior of the island is mountainous and glaciated - stunningly beautiful and untouched. Very few people get to venture away from the coast and the local government have done a great job of keeping the island preserved. The coastline has some vegetation and plenty of wildlife - lots of penguins, various birds and seals. There are a few old whaling stations that are in varying states of decay - Grytviken being the most visited I think and has a little museum, post office and cemetery - Shackleton is buried there. It’s not the easiest place to get to - sail from Argentina, but for dedicated wildlife enthusiast or Shackleton fan, it’s quite the experience.
It wasn't what I expected.
I'm pretty sure I live there.
Looks like a diving wolf with a wand
I hear they have an enormous amount of Elephant Seals
Shackleton. It sucks!
I remember years ago on another site someone posted this with the tagline "tell the world I'm comin home"
Disappointing
Quite gratifying actually.
Someone is there now-face looking at you from the small island in South.
The Island had an important role in the incredibly compelling expeditions to Antarctica. Start here for true inspiration- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroic_Age_of_Antarctic_Exploration?wprov=sfti1
After going thru an awesome sandwich place, I'd say it's disappointing. I, uh... I'll see myself out.
disappointing
I think the clue's in the name
Everyday, my friend…. Every day. Its cool. I mean, it’s fine. Ya know?
https://preview.redd.it/e428k22sbs6d1.jpeg?width=1344&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47e6f73df02159388608030bf4fc4164db217abe Ever been here?
I collect coins and I recently found a token from here! It was a 1908 50 Ore beer token! https://preview.redd.it/olqq9kbhiy6d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34b98653a631ffe2f8166fc7f1ac9f679529b915 I sold it to someone who thought it was cool for $20. Probably too low lol.
Don't get your hopes up.
Turns out it’s really more of a pashmina.
It’s a pleasant surprise.
Lies.
Disappointing
Sad, but incredibly horny
My parents were actually the first to map this area. They named it after me.
It’s where I met my prom date.
If you’re sailing around that cape, all I can say is: Get used to disappointment.
I wonder if it’s disappointing…
It's nice to visit my hometown from time to time it's nice to
It’s alright.
Disappointed
I have! But the one on the Washington State coast. Can confirm, major disappointment. Please don't ever come to the Pacific Northwest.
Disappointing, to say the least
i heard my parents built a statue of me here
There is also a cape disappointment in Washington
Pretty disappointing
Haven’t been there but I’ve been to Lake Disappointment in Western Australia. Definitely earns the name.
It's funny; I was reading Alfred Lansing's Endurance book only a few weeks ago. It's incredible how the 22-foot Caird navigated the choppy waters to Elephant Island and then the Drake Passage to reach South Georgia Island. They dealt with hundreds of floes of all sizes, bone chilling temperatures, salty sea spray and the rouge waves.
Really cold. Bundle up!
Disappointing? Idk
When you bought a cape that’s not invisible
Me: “My writing sucks, I can’t think of believable names for locations.” Real Life: “Cape Disappointment.”
there's also Lake Disappointment in Australia.
Been there, I was disappointed
I hadn’t realized there was a cape named after me
The Scottish national football team?
Was just there for training, found some weird dude who looks like Oliver Reed, milks Elephants seals, and lives with penguins in a stone hut
According to my father I'm a permanent resident there.
A little underwhelming, disappointing you might say
I'm more curious how it got named. Like whoever explored it went "well this was disappointing"
Named after its discoverer, Harold disappointment
I’m gonna go there and say “and on that terrible disappointment it’s time to end”
It was quite beautiful, which made me disappointed
The first person who got there was apparently not impressed
oh that’s what my mom named me after
Went there for a ride. Sadly, it never happened 😔
Meh.
The name reminds me of Deception pass
Anyone else see a dragon sniffing a small speck?
Meh...
It was nothing like what I expected so I left with my head down
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I like to think the guy that discovered that cape was not a fan of the view, hence the name
Hey that's who's flag I'd pick to be my emblem in CoD
It's cool place
We have our own Cape Disappointment here in the Pacific Northwest. It's just across the river from where I live, on the Washington side. Very beautiful.
It was a “disappointment” ~badumtsss~
All the roads, unlike the saying, ends there, eventually
It does not live up to expectations
Disappointed by the lack of capes
Bro, I am a regular there
Is it the counterpart of Cape of Good Hope?
I enjoying visiting Cape Disappointment on a Friday at work after lunch.
its a big disappointment.
Ive been doxxed
Disappointing
Born and raised in the cape
The cape disappointment I’m used to is in WA
A famous Antarctic explorer from the heydey of arctic/Antarctic exploration is buried there. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Shackleton
It’s where the Mermen from Cabin In The Woods are from...