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Adelie Penguins Visit a Camp c1908, (1909)
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Adelie Penguins Visit a Camp c1908, (1909)
Adelie Penguins Visit a Camp, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print captures a remarkable moment in history - the visit of Adelie Penguins to a camp in Antarctica, circa 1908. The image is part of the collection from Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic between 1907 and 1909. Shackleton, along with his three companions, achieved an extraordinary feat during this expedition by reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This record-breaking accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole, marking one of the greatest advancements towards it in exploration history. In addition to their polar conquests, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, which stands as the most active volcano on this icy continent. These incredible achievements led King Edward VII to bestow upon Shackleton knighthood for his exceptional contributions. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, through photographs like this one found in "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton, C. V. O. , we are able to glimpse into these historic moments forever frozen in time. As we observe these curious Adelie Penguins exploring human presence amidst vast snowy landscapes, we are reminded not only of their resilience but also our own enduring fascination with this inhospitable yet mesmerizing corner of our planet.
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