Swedish South Polar Expedition, 1901-03 Hugh Osborne FRPSL Despite earlier exploitation, South Georgia remained uninhabited, but proved useful to Antarctic Expeditions, the Swedish no exception.  Their ship, SY Antarctic, visited the Island 22 April – 15 June 1902 enabling Captain CA Larsen to explore Cumberland Bay.  During his stay, Larsen selected the location for his future whaling station. 1902 (18 … Continue reading ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS – VISITORS TO SOUTH GEORGIA