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Collins Harbour is in King George Island in Antarctica. It is mainly a Russian owned area, and the location of the Russian operated Bellinghausen Station.
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Bellinghausen Station
Bellinghausen Station is a Russian station. It normally houses around 25 people despite its maximum being 500000. It has gained a reputation of being a trading poslt, with station members often willing to swap or sell pins, flags and clothing.
Russia set up Bellinghausen in 1968 on the nearly ice-free Fildes Peninsula at the island's southwestern tip. After a fuel tank farm was established the station became a major fuel depot for the Soviet Antarctic fishing fleet.
Trinity Church
Trinity Church is a small Russian Orthodox church near Bellinghausen station. It is the most southern Eastern Orthodox church in the World.
Wildlife
The local wildlife consists of Chinstrap penguins, Adelie penguins, Blue eyed shags, Southern Giant Petrels and Antarctic terns.
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Coordinates: 62°12′16.18″S 58°53′21.24″W / 62.2044944°S 58.8892333°W
Categories:- Ports and harbours of the South Shetland Islands
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