Whale Hunting The Harsh Legacy of Grytviken, Antarctica

Grytviken: Closed for nearly five decades, Antarctica's first whaling station is a rusting reminder of environmental irresponsibility...and a haunting memorial to both hunter and hunted. Legacy of Whales Hunts in Antarctica A marvel of whale-slaughtering efficiency at its zenith between the two World Wars, Grytviken whaling station could process up to 25 whales, averaging 60 -70 feet long, in 24 hours.