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The Dreadnought, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
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The Dreadnought, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Dreadnought, 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 after an original painting by George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, 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 showcases "The Dreadnought" ship, painted by artist George Marston in 1909. The vessel played a significant role during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic from 1907 to 1909. Shackleton and his three companions achieved an extraordinary feat by reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. This remarkable advancement marked the largest progress towards the pole in exploration history. During this expedition, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, which is known as the most active volcano in Antarctica. These exceptional accomplishments led to Shackleton being knighted by King Edward VII for his contributions to science and exploration. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through this stunning illustration created by George Marston, who served as the official artist for the expedition. "The Dreadnought" print captures both the beauty and harshness of Antarctica's icy landscape while symbolizing human resilience and determination in pursuit of knowledge. It serves as a testament to Shackleton's indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries in one of Earth's most inhospitable environments.
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