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Elsehul (54°1′S 37°59′W / 54.017°S 37.983°W / -54.017; -37.983) is a bay 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide, entered close west of Cape Pride along the north coast of South Georgia. The name dates back to the period 1905-12 and was probably applied by Norwegian sealers and whalers working in the area.

It is separated from Undine Harbour by a narrow isthmus, the Survey Isthmus.

Wildlife

Elsehul is one of the islands main breeding grounds for fur seals.

Macaroni penguins, petrels and albatross also nest here.

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