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Cape Barne. The Pillar in the Right Foreground is Volcanic, c1908, (1909)
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Cape Barne. The Pillar in the Right Foreground is Volcanic, c1908, (1909)
Cape Barne. The Pillar in the Right Foreground is Volcanic, 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 titled "Cape Barne. The Pillar in the Right Foreground is Volcanic, c1908" offers a glimpse into the remarkable expeditions led by Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton in the early 20th century. Shackleton, known for his daring Antarctic adventures, made three expeditions to this icy continent. During his second expedition from 1907 to 1909, Shackleton and his team achieved an extraordinary feat - they reached the Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. This groundbreaking accomplishment marked the largest advance towards the pole in exploration history. In addition to their record-breaking journey, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, which stands as Antarctica's most active volcano. The photograph captures Cape Barne with its volcanic pillar prominently displayed in the right foreground, showcasing both its geological significance and stunning landscape. Ernest Shackleton's contributions were so significant that he was knighted by King Edward VII for his achievements during these expeditions. Tragically, he met an untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. This illustration comes from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I authored by E. H. Shackleton himself and published in London in 1909 by William Heinemann. It serves as a testament to both scientific exploration and human resilience amidst nature's harshest conditions.
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