Cool fact…
Active volcanism at the McDonald Islands over the last decade has had a dramatic influence on the environment, resulting in the coalescing of the previously separate McDonald Island and Flat Island, and affecting local wildlife colonies, vegetation and ecosystems to an as yet unknown extent.

Heritage images

See below for images of the artefacts and buildings remains associated with early sealing and scientific expeditions to Heard Island. Click on the small images below to view a large version.

If you want to learn more about the cultural heritage items at Heard Island, more information is available in the History section.

Oil barrel remains at Oil Barrel Point Oil barrel remains at Oil Barrel Point Oil barrel end
Sealers try pot Landing operations from the first A.N.A.R.E. expedition to Heard Island Rebuilt from the Walrus wrecked on Heard Island in 1947  
Atlas Cove workshop Oil barrel remains at Oil Barrel Point Furphy water tank
Furphy water tanks at Atlas Cove Remains of sealers tryworks Deadeye  
Sealers grave, overgrown by cushion plant Remains of Caterpilar tractor at Atlas Cove Furphy water tank end  
Sealers try pots Sealers sculpture Sealers casks at Oil Barrel Point  

 

You may be able to order copies of HIMI images from the Multi Media Unit of the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) or from the individual photographers - go to the Contact Us page and select Images as your area of interest.

The AAD will, if it holds the copyright, be able to supply the image, whereas if copyright remains with the photographer you will be sent the contact details.

This page was last modified on 28 February 2005.