Vindication Island lies about two miles from Candlemas Island and the two are separated by the Nelson Channel .

Although Vindication has a volcano, there has been no signs of activity for over 10,000 years. Ths island is mostly ice free.

The island is part of the South Sandwich Islands.

Location: 57.1S, 26.7W

Elevation: 1,800 feet (550 m)