December 12, 2015 ~ Antarctica Day 1
Cuverville Island was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–1899) under Adrien de Gerlache, who named it for J.M.A. Cavelier de Cuverville (1834–1912), a vice admiral of the French Navy.
Our Expedition leader, Raphaël Sané describes Cuverville Island in his book Antarctica: Journey to the Peninsula.
There is a magnificent panoramic view from the summit of Cuverville (200m/600ft), accessible after a long walk up a very deep slope. The islands shoreline is by high cliffs except on its northwestern edge, where the beach covered in red pebbles is a home to a colony of Gentoo penguins.
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
Photo by Patrica Burke
