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The Landing-Place Wharf Broken Up, c1908, (1909)
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The Landing-Place Wharf Broken Up, c1908, (1909)
The Landing-Place Wharf Broken Up, c1908, (1909). The Nimrod, a 40-year-old wooden sealer: She was much dilapidated and smelt strongly of seal oil, according to Shackleton. 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 photo print, titled "The Landing-Place Wharf Broken Up, c1908" takes us back to the early 20th century in Antarctica. The image showcases the Nimrod, a weathered wooden sealer ship that played a significant role in Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's expeditions. Shackleton, an intrepid adventurer who made three journeys to the Antarctic, led his second expedition from 1907 to 1909. During this remarkable feat, he and his companions achieved a groundbreaking record by reaching the Farthest South latitude at an astonishing 88° S. This impressive distance was just shy of 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole - marking it as one of history's most notable advancements towards this icy frontier. Aside from their incredible polar achievement, Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus – an active volcano towering over Antarctica's frozen landscape. Their fearless spirit and unwavering determination earned them well-deserved recognition for their accomplishments. Sadly, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at the age of 47. However, his legacy lives on through breathtaking illustrations like this one found in "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece capturing a broken wharf amidst icy waters, we are transported back in time to witness both the harsh beauty of Antarctica's coastlines and the indomitable spirit of exploration embodied by Ernest Shackleton and his crew aboard the Nimrod.
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