Shackleton Collection (page 6)

The last sledge from the trek back from the Great Southern Journey, 1909
The last sledge from the trek back from the Great Southern Journey, Antarctica, 1909. A photograph from British explorer ErnestShackletons (1874-1922) expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

The Shackleton camp, Antarctica, Christmas Day, 1908. A photograph from British explorer ErnestShackletons (1874-1922) expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

The trek during the snowstorm, 1909. Artist: Stanley L Wood
The trek during the snowstorm, 1909. A scene from British explorer Ernest Shackletons (1874-1922) expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, Antarctica, 1909. Shackleton (1874-1922) during his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

British explorer Ernest Shackleton at the Cape Royds base camp, Antarctica, 1908. Mount Erebus in the background. Shackleton (1874-1922) during his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Ernest Shackletons ship HMS Nimrod, 1907 (1908). Artist: Queen Alexandra
Ernest Shackletons ship HMS Nimrod, 1907 (1908). Photograph shows Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) setting off on his Antarctic expedition of 1907-1909

Basil Shackleton, photographer and ESP subject who took part in many card-reading research sessions (1936-1943) with Samuel Soal (mathematician and psychical researcher)

Avro Shackleton AEW2 WR963 Ermintrude
Avro Shackleton AEW2, WR963, Ermintrude

Endurance Memorial Site, Point Wild on Elephant Island
Statue of the bust of Luis Antonio Pardo Villalon, the Chilean Navy Officer who, in August 30th 1916, commanded the steam Tug Yelcho to rescue the 22 stranded crewmen of the Sir Ernest Shackleton

Tourist at Shackletons Grave, Grytviken, South Georgia

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 - 1922. British polar explorer. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton Seen Here With The Two Boy Scouts, Norman Mooney (Left) And James William Slessor Marr (Right), Who Accompanied Him On The Shackleton

Ernest Shackletons air-propelled sledges, and a tent
Sir Ernest Shackletons air-propelled sledges, intended for use in the Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917). Shown here operating as air-propelled water boats

Picture No. 10850091
Antartica - Frost on face at -30c, Shackleton Base Date:

Avro Shackleton MR3 WR971 overflying the Needles
Avro Shackleton MR3, WR971, overflying the Needles

The British Antarctic Expedition: some officers of the Disco
Officers of the British Antarctic Expedition on board the Discovery. Front row, second from left is Captain Robert Falcon Scott and back row, fourth from right is Ernest Shackleton

Shackleton / Board Game
Ernest Shackletons expedition reached within 100 miles of the South Pole. A popular board game To the pole with Shackleton

Sagars Steam Wagon, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Sagars Steam Wagon, Clitheroe, near Accrington, Lancashire, England. Showing election campaign poster for DJ Shackleton Date: 1910s

Sir Ernest Shackleton, polar explorer, photographed in 1914, before his departure on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1874 - 1922

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914 -1917
The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: how and whence the expedition proposes to start. Showing the proposed methods of transport from the Weddell Sea Base to the South Pole. Date: 1914

Antarctica, Elephant Island, panorama

ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON (1874-1922). British antarctic explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

EMILY DORMAN SHACKLETON. Wife of Ernest Henry Shackleton. Photograph, early 20th century

Study (1903). Shackleton, William 1872 - 1933. Date: 1903

Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica
March 31, 2010 - Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica

SHACKLETON EXPEDITION, 1916. Members of Ernest Shackletons Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition photographed while marooned on Elephant Island, April-August 1916

SIR ERNEST H. SHACKLETON (1874-1922). British explorer. With two members of his expedition at the magnetic South Pole in 1909

Vickers Viscount 701, G-AMNY, Sir Ernest Shackleton, of BEA

Avro Shackleton MR1s and MR2s in formation

Avro Shackleton MR2

Avro Shackleton MR2 at Farnborough

Avro Shackleton MR2 WG531 at Farnborough
Avro Shackleton MR2, WG531, at Farnborough

The first prototype Avro Shackleton MR1 VW126
The first prototype Avro Shackleton MR1, VW126, during propeller tests at Hatfield

Avro Shackleton MR1 VP281
Avro Shackleton MR1, VP281

Avro Shackleton MR1A WB822
Avro Shackleton MR1A, WB822

The maiden flight of the first Avro Shackleton MR1 VW126
The maiden flight of the first Avro Shackleton MR1, VW126, took place at Woodford on 9 March 1949 piloted by Jimmy Orrell. Date: 1949

Avro Shackleton MR1 at Farnborough

Second prototype Avro Shackleton MR1 VW131
Second prototype Avro Shackleton MR1, VW131

A prototype Avro Shackleton MR1 at Farnborough

A prototype Avro Shackleton MR1

Maiden flight of the first North American F-100D Super Sabre
The maiden flight of the first Avro Shackleton MR1, VW126, took place at Woodford on 9 March 1949 piloted by Jimmy Orrell. Date: 1949

Avro Shackleton MR3 1720
Avro Shackleton MR3, 1720. One of eight for the South African Air Force

Avro Shackleton MR3

Avro Shackleton AEW2 crew stations

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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.