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The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 1909
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The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 1909
The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 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 the aftermath of a grueling blizzard that struck the Farthest South Camp in February 1909. The image showcases the resilience and determination of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and his team during their second Antarctic expedition. Shackleton, known for his audacious spirit, made significant contributions to exploration history. During this particular expedition, Shackleton and three companions achieved an extraordinary feat by reaching a latitude of 88° S, which was only 97 geographical miles away from the elusive South Pole. This remarkable advancement marked the largest progress ever made towards the pole at that time. Additionally, members of Shackleton's team successfully scaled Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. The photograph not only highlights the harsh weather conditions they faced but also pays tribute to Captain Sir Jameson Boyd Adams, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Stewart Marshall, Frank Wild, and other brave men who accompanied Shackleton on this treacherous journey. Their dedication is symbolized by the Union Jack flag proudly waving against a backdrop of snow-covered terrain. Ernest Shackleton's achievements were recognized when he was knighted by King Edward VII for his remarkable accomplishments in exploration. Sadly, he met an untimely demise during his final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. This historical illustration from "The Heart of the Antarctic" serves as a testament to human endurance in extreme conditions and reminds us of our boundless curiosity about uncharted territories even in times long past.
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