Shackleton Collection

Shackleton / Wild / Adams
Ernest Shackletons expedition reached within 100 miles of the South Pole. Shackleton, Wild and Adams 178 kilometres from the South Pole

Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 overflying the Rock of Gibraltar
Avro Shackleton MR2, WL751, overflying the Rock of Gibralter

The Endurance
A cutaway view of the Endurance, the flagship of Ernest Shackletons Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which began in 1914. Encountering pack ice, the ship became icebound in January 1915

Shackleton / Graphic 1914
ERNEST SHACKLETON Irish Antartic explorer, photographed before his bid to cross the Antartic continent in 1914

Shackleton Portrait
ERNEST SHACKLETON Naval officer and explorer of the Antarctic. Date: 1874 - 1922

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, polar explorer
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Seen here at the age of 40 in windproof garments

Sir Ernest Shackleton and others, Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton and three members of a polar exploration party, photographed within 111 miles of the South Pole in 1907-9 on board the Nimrod

Shackletons Manchurian ponies, Antarctica, 1908
Manchurian ponies used by Shackleton in the Antarctic, 1908-09. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Shackleton's Endurance Sinking, November 1915
Shackleton's Endurance sinking in the ice of the Weddell Sea off Antarctica while a sled team looks on, Nov. 1915

Ernest Shackleton preparing for a trans-antarctic expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton, dressed in kit suited to Antarctic conditions prior to his trans-Antarctic expedition in 1914

Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, Antarctica, 19
Photograph showing Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, ready for their dash towards the South Pole, during the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-04

Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922), British explorer, dressed for Antarctic conditions. Shackleton made four expeditions to the South Pole during his career

Nimrod in the Ice
Shackletons ship Nimrod held up in the pack ice. Date: circa 1907

Events / Exploration / Polar
Sledge party planting British flag. Shackleton, Scott and Wilson Discovery exploration of the Antarctic

Penguins & Gramophone
Penguins listening to the gramophone, during the summer. Date: 1908-1909

Inside Shackletons Hut
The interior of the hut of Ernest Shackleton (1907-9), which has been preserved in exactly the same state as left by Shackleton Date: 2005

Point Wild, where Shackletons men were rescued in 1916, one of the most historic locations in the Antarctic, Elephant Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Shackletons Sled-Car
In his attempt on the South Pole, Shackleton plans to use this specially designed automobile, rather then dogs, to haul his supplies

Shackleton [Ritchie]
Sir ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON Irish Antarctic explorer

Events / Exploration / Polar
The Discovery frozen in during the Scott, Shackleton and Wilson exploration of the Antarctic

Nimrod MR. 2 at RAF Gibraltar
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV254, with a Shackleton in the background at RAF Gibraltar circa 1988/89 Date: circa 1988 / 1989

The Quest, 1921
Sectional diagram of the Quest, the ship of the Shackleton-Rowett Oceanographical and Antarctic Expedition of 1921-22. Surrounding the image of the main ship are a number of interior views

Photographic, 10838208
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Shackleton / Dreadnought
The Dreadnought. An iceberg encountered by Shackleton and his crew

Feldspar Crystals from Summit of Mount Erebus (Natural Size), 1909. Specimens of crystallised magma from the volcano Erebus

A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)
A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters. [Standing (from left): Joyce, Day, Wild, Adams, Brocklehurst, Shackleton, Marshall, David, Armitage, Marston

The Polar Star, 1920. Artist: William Shackleton
The Polar Star, 1920. Painting held Bradford Museums and Galleries, Bradford. From The Studio Volume 83. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1922]

Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal Command
Avro Shackleton MR1, VP256, of RAF Coastal Command. August 1951. Date: 1951

Shackleton / Sledging / 1908
Ernest Shackletons expedition reached within 100 miles of the South Pole. Relaying sledges over the rough terrain. Date: 1908

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 A

Avro Shackleton AEW2

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

Shackleton with royalty
Photograph of Sir Ernest Shackleton (second from right) with Queen Alexandra (right) and the Dowager Empress of Russia (second from left)

The Nimrod Antarctic Expedition at the furthest point South
Photograph showing Lt. Adams, Frank Wild and Lt. Ernest Shackleton (left to right) standing beside a British flag at the furthest point South that they reached, 9th January 1909

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2, of No.8 Squadron, used as a flight crew trainer for the Shackleton Airborne Early Warning aircraft. Date: circa 1979

Return of the Penguins, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
Return of the Penguins, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Autumn Sunset, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Autumn Sunset, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Womens Hockey Team, Captain is future Mrs Ernest Shackleton
An unnamed English School Womens Hockey Team - the Captain is Emily Mary (nee Dorman), Lady Shackleton (1868-1936), Wife of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and daughter of Charles Dorman. Date: circa 1886

Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, c1909. Portrait of Shackleton (1874-1922) from his book The Heart of the Antarctic, an account of his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer. In the year this photograph was taken he and three companions established a record for reaching the farthest southern point

Members of 1914 Antarctic expedition
Six members of the British expedition to Antarctica in 1914, with Sir Ernest Shackleton far left

W B Yeats / Shackleton
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Irish poet and dramatist

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 - 1922. Anglo-Irish polar explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909
693721 Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 - 1922. Anglo-Irish polar explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR. 3 Phase 3 XF701
Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 Phase 3 XF701. The MR.3 Phase 3 had Armstrong Siddeley Viper auxiliary turbojet engines under the outboard engine nacelles

The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole, 17 January 1909
The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole from Left - Dr. Mackay, Professor David, Douglas Mawson, 17 January 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WR960 Dougal
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 Dougal, delivered to No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth on 8 June 1972 and retired in 1981

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 at RAF Gibraltar
Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WL757 of 8 Squadron RAF at RAF Gibraltar circa 1988/89 Date: circa 1988 / 1989

Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). British explorer Shackleton (1874-1922) with boy scouts Marr and Mooney, specially chosen to accompany the expedition

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"Shackleton: A Legacy of Exploration and Endurance" Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 gracefully soars over the majestic Rock of Gibraltar, a symbol of strength and resilience. Just like its namesake, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, this aircraft embodies the spirit of adventure and determination. From his iconic expeditions to the frozen wildernesses, Shackleton's name became synonymous with bravery. Alongside his trusted companions Wild and Adams, he led the legendary voyage aboard The Endurance – a tale that would forever be etched in history. Sir Ernest Shackleton's unwavering commitment to exploration took him to uncharted territories in Antarctica. Captured in photographs like "Shackleton/Graphic 1914" or "Shackleton Portrait, " we witness his steely gaze reflecting an indomitable spirit. Even before The Endurance expedition, Shackleton had already made significant contributions to polar exploration. His leadership alongside Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr. Wilson during their time in Antarctica showcased his exceptional skills as an explorer. In preparation for a trans-Antarctic expedition that would test human limits, Ernest Shackleton meticulously planned every detail. Whether it was organizing supplies or training Manchurian ponies for treacherous terrains like those captured in "Shackelton's Manchurian Ponies, " he left no stone unturned. The image of Nimrod trapped amidst icy surroundings serves as a reminder of both triumphs and challenges faced by Sir Ernest Shackleton throughout his career, and is through these moments that we truly appreciate the audacity required to venture into such hostile environments. Today, we honor Sir Ernest Henry Shackelton – a pioneer who pushed boundaries beyond imagination while inspiring generations with tales of courage against all odds. His legacy lives on as an enduring symbol of human perseverance amidst nature's harshest landscapes.