Remote Islands

Exploring the World’s Most Remote Islands

Settlement history of Heard Island

Do you like my work? Buy Me A Coffee

The island has a rich history of human activity, dating back to the early 19th century. The first known sighting of the island was in 1833 by a British naval captain named Peter Kemp. He named the island after his ship, the HMS Heard.

In the following decades, the island was visited by sealers, whalers, and other explorers. In 1881, the island was officially annexed by the United Kingdom and was used as a base for whaling and sealing operations. In 1947, Australia claimed the island as part of its Antarctic territory, and it has been jointly administered by the two countries ever since. Today, Heard Island is a World Heritage site and is protected as a nature reserve, with limited access allowed for scientific research and environmental monitoring.

Do you like my work? Buy Me A Coffee

  • Bouvetøya Minor Island

    Bouvetøya Minor Island

    Bouvetøya Minor Island, often referred to simply as Bouvet Island, is a small, ice-covered volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is considered one of the most isolated islands in the world, lying nearly symmetrically between the southern tips of Africa and South America. Governed by Norway as a dependency, Bouvetøya is notorious…

    Read more

  • Bearasaigh

    Bearasaigh

    Nestled among the remote and windswept islands of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland lies Bearasaigh, a small, uninhabited island also known by its anglicized name, Berisay. Despite its modest size, this rugged island offers a rich history, striking geology, and an air of mystery shaped by centuries of legends and isolation. Located off the western…

    Read more

  • Hiva Oa

    Hiva Oa

    Hiva Oa, often referred to as the “Garden of the Marquesas,” is a remote island located in the southern group of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Known for its dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and connections to famous artists and legends, Hiva Oa offers a glimpse into a world that remains largely untouched by…

    Read more

Posted

in

by

author

Tags:

Comments

One response to “Settlement history of Heard Island”

  1. Heard Island and McDonald Islands – Remote Islands

    […] its remote location, HIMI has a rich history of human activity. The islands were first discovered in the early 19th century and have been visited by sealers, […]