Refuge Islands (68°21′S 67°10′W / 68.350°S 67.167°W / -68.350; -67.167) is a small group of islands lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) from the ice cliffs at the southwest side of Red Rock Ridge, off the west coast of Graham Land.

It depends on the San Martín Base located north of the refuge.

Among the tasks performed, the helicopter indicated the direction of the march and transported food and fuel, even during snowstorms.

On September 24, 1953, the helicopter flew to the shelter and attempted to descend to a predetermined place.

The helicopter remained there for a year until it was dismantled and taken to the San Martin Base.