Then they would go into winter quarters at Herschel Island, Alaska.

The following summer, the Olga returned to Herschel Island, but less four crewman.

Herschel Island was found to have a good harbour for large whaling ships.

On February 16, 1918 Herschel Island suffered its first loss of a police officer.

Sadly, on July 14, 1958, Herschel Island suffered another loss of a police officer.

The waters around Herschel Island are a haven for fish and marine mammals.

Whales travel past Herschel Island on their seasonal migration.

At least 94 bird species have been counted on Herschel Island, 40 of which breed there.

There are over 200 species of plants on Herschel Island, which occur in a diversity of habitats.

To the west is Herschel Island and the Yukon mainland.