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The James Caird setting out for South Georgia
Photographer: Hurley, Frank (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1916. The relief boat setting out for South Georgia. A group of men launching the lifeboat James Caird, into the sea from the shore of Elephant Island
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the heroic spirit of exploration with our stunning Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "The James Caird setting out for South Georgia" by Frank Hurley from the University of Cambridge SPRI. This powerful photograph captures the moment from the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, as the small relief boat, the James Caird, sets sail for South Georgia Island in 1916. This inspiring card design is perfect for any occasion, whether expressing excitement, encouragement, or admiration. Send a piece of history and adventure straight to their doorstep. Order yours today!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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In this historic photograph taken by Frank Hurley during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17), led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, we see the small lifeboat James Caird being launched into the rough waters of the South Atlantic from the shores of Elephant Island. The scene is one of determination and desperation, as the men of the stranded expedition, having been marooned on the uninhabited island for months, prepare to embark on a perilous journey to reach the distant shores of South Georgia, some 800 miles away. The James Caird, a 23-foot-long (7 meters) whaleboat, was the only vessel available to the expedition after their ship, the Endurance, was crushed by pack ice in the Weddell Sea in 1915. The boat was named after the Scottish philanthropist James Caird, who had provided significant financial support to the expedition. The launching of the James Caird marked the beginning of an epic voyage that would test the endurance and resilience of Shackleton and his men. The journey would take them across treacherous seas, through storms and freezing temperatures, and ultimately lead to their miraculous rescue after reaching South Georgia and making contact with a whaling station. This photograph, taken on April 24,1916, is a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to survive against all odds. The image also serves as a testament to the bravery and leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led his men through one of the most remarkable survival stories in history.
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