A pelican on the Galapagos Islands, with 'Kungsholm' (1966) in the background.

A pelican standing on a flat rock on the Galapagos Islands. The 'Kungsholm' (1966) can be seen in the background with one of her tenders off the port quarter. The bow of another tender can be seen on the far right of the photograph close to the shore.

The rapid growth of nature tourism led UNESCO to declare the Galapagos as the first-ever World Heritage Site, in 1978, to preserve their unique environment. The islands have recently been removed from UNESCO’s Danger List as significant progress has been made to address the threats posed by tourism.

Object Details

ID: P96977
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Places: Galapagos Islands
Vessels: Kungsholm 1966
Date made: Circa 1970
Exhibition: Waterline
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
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