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The Towing Steamer Koonya... in a Heavy Sea, 1908, (1909)
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The Towing Steamer Koonya... in a Heavy Sea, 1908, (1909)
The Towing Steamer Koonya, As Seen From The Nimrod, in a Heavy Sea. This Particular Wave Came Aboard The Nimrod and Did Considerable Damage, 1908, (1909). Masts, sails and funnel of the steam and sail powered ship Koonya visible over the crest of a wave. 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 Towing Steamer Koonya in a Heavy Sea, 1908" takes us back to the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. The image captures the immense power and danger that these brave explorers faced as they ventured into uncharted territories. In the foreground, we see a colossal wave crashing towards us, its sheer force evident in the way it engulfs the deck of the Nimrod. This particular wave caused significant damage to the ship, highlighting just how treacherous these icy waters could be. Peering over this tumultuous wave is the majestic silhouette of the towing steamer Koonya. Its masts, sails, and funnel stand tall against an ominous sky, symbolizing both resilience and vulnerability in this hostile environment. This photograph holds historical significance as it was taken during Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to Antarctica from 1907 to 1909. Shackleton and his team achieved a remarkable feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S – a mere stone's throw away from conquering the South Pole itself. Shackleton's contributions to Antarctic exploration were so profound that he received knighthood from King Edward VII for his achievements. Unfortunately, his untimely death occurred during his final expedition at only 47 years old. Preserved within these frames is not just an image but also a testament to human courage and determination in pursuit of knowledge about our planet's most remote regions.
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