The Story of Shackleton’s Last Expedition, 1914-1917

The story of Shackleton's last expedition, 1914-1917, is one of incredible hardship, courage, and determination. The expedition ended with the Endurance, trapped in pack ice, sinking on 21 November 1915. The crew spent the next 18 months drifting north, and despite being rescued by a Chilean warship, they all survived.

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Wayne Stewart

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The Expedition's Goals

Shackleton's last expedition was an ambitious undertaking. The goal was to cross the Antarctic continent from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea, via the South Pole. This would be the first time that anyone had crossed Antarctica, and it would be a major achievement in polar exploration.

Shackleton had assembled a team of 27 men, including some of the most experienced polar explorers in the world. He also had the support of a number of sponsors, including the British government.

The Journey to Antarctica

The Endurance set sail from Plymouth, England, on 8 August 1914. The ship traveled south across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Weddell Sea. On 19 January 1915, the Endurance became trapped in pack ice. The ship was unable to move, and the crew was forced to spend the winter in the ice.

Life in the Ice

The crew of the Endurance spent the next 10 months living in the pack ice. They lived in tents on the ice floes, and they had to hunt for food and water. The conditions were harsh, and the men suffered from cold, hunger, and scurvy.

In October 1915, the Endurance began to sink. The crew was forced to abandon the ship and take to the ice floes. They drifted north for the next six months, until they were rescued by a Chilean warship on 30 April 1916.

The Aftermath of the Expedition

The Endurance expedition was a failure in terms of its original goals. However, it was a success in terms of human endurance. The crew of the Endurance had survived against all odds, and their story is an inspiration to anyone who faces adversity.

Shackleton's last expedition is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage and determination to follow your dreams.

Additional Information

If you are interested in learning more about Shackleton's last expedition, there are a number of resources available online. You can find books, articles, and documentaries about the expedition.

The following are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• Endurance: Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition
• The Endurance: The Last Ship of Sir Ernest Shackleton
• Shackleton's Antarctic Odyssey

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South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Wayne Stewart

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21986 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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