King Edward Cove
The small, protected cove holds the whaling station on its shore, a rounded inlet that shelters the settlement from the open water of Cumberland Bay.
Minimalist map poster · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Grytviken Map Poster & Print
54.2811° S / 36.5092° W
A former whaling station on a small cove of South Georgia, ringed by mountains, glaciers and deep bays.
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On the wall
Grytviken at home
The map
About this Grytviken map poster
Grytviken was founded in 1904 by the Norwegian whaler Carl Anton Larsen and became one of the principal whaling stations of the Southern Ocean. Whaling ended here in the 1960s, and today the settlement is largely a preserved industrial site with a museum and a church, visited by expedition ships and looked after by a very small seasonal staff.
The station lies on King Edward Cove, a sheltered inlet off Cumberland East Bay on the northern coast of South Georgia. Nearby, at King Edward Point, a small government and research base houses the island's administration. On a map the built area is tiny, a few tracks and structures on a narrow shore, overshadowed by mountains and glacier-fed valleys.
Grytviken is also where the explorer Ernest Shackleton was buried in 1922, after he died aboard his ship at anchor off the island. A Grytviken map poster sets the cove within its dramatic surroundings, the long arms of Cumberland Bay and the peaks behind, so that it becomes a portrait of one of the most remote landscapes of the Southern Ocean.
- Population
- 2
- Coordinates
- 54.2811° S / 36.5092° W
- Elevation
- 4 m
- Time zone
- South Georgia
- Region
- Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Cumberland Bay
The large, branching bay reaches deep into the island, its east and west arms cutting between mountain ridges and dominating the wider view on the map.
King Edward Point
Across the cove, a short spit of land holds the research station and government offices, a second small cluster facing the old whaling works.
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Frame your part of Grytviken
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Grytviken
A map that means something
Grytviken appeals to admirers of Shackleton and polar exploration, to expedition travellers who have stepped ashore there, and to anyone who has worked in the South Atlantic. Its dramatic coastline and tiny footprint make a powerful image, especially at large sizes such as 50×70 cm.
Personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with the date of a landing, and add a coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. HD files cost $9 with no watermark, and printed matte posters ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Grytviken posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Grytviken map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Grytviken poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Grytviken poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Grytviken poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Grytviken poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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