Albemarle, Falkland Islands
| Port Albemarle | |
| Falkland Islands | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Island: | West Falkland |
| Location: | 52°11’59"S, 60°30’12"W |
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Port Albemarle is a settlement on West Falkland, in the Falkland Islands. It is in the far south of the island, on the east coast, at the southern end of Falkland Sound. The area roundabout is considered to have some of the most beautiful scenery in the Falkland Islands.
Owing to its large harbour, Albemarle became a successful sealing station, during the late 19th century, and the ruins of the buildings are still to be seen. It was enlarged during the period after the Second World War by the Colonial Development Company like Ajax Bay, and included its own power station, jetty, Nissen huts etc. These have all been abandoned, but there is still a sheep station here, run by Leon and Pam Berntsen.
The Arch Islands, a clutch of little islands close to the West Falkland coast, are offshore here and provide the bay with sheltered water in their lee.
