Sir Ernest Shackleton

In 1914 Ernest Shackleton, intent on completing the final conquest of Antarctica by crossing the continent from sea to sea, arrived at South Georgia and prepared for the trans-continental journey. Despite knowing the ice was likely to be particularly bad that season, he set off with the crew of the Endurance on 5 December towards the Weddell Sea. The story of the Endurance Expedition that unfolded is one of the great tales of polar history and is central to the history of the island of South Georgia.

Several Shackleton related artefacts are held at the South Georgia Museum

 

 

Below are private diary extract from Sir James Wordie who was the Geologist and Chief of Scientific Staff, Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917

Courtesy of his Grandson Roddie Wordie and The Ultimate Travel Company.

'The Quest' Exhibition

Shackleton’s Last Quest marks the centenary of the Quest Expedition and what is considered the end of the heroic era of polar exploration.

Shackleton Museum Quest Exhibition >

'My Shackleton' Exhibition

A collaborative online exhibition marking the centenary of the death of Sir Ernest Shackleton at South Georgia.

My Shackleton Museum Exhibition >

Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition of 1914–1917

Watch Shackleton’s incredible Trans-Antarctic Journey unfold.
Credit: VASSdesign Polar Art

Ernest Shackleton's lost ship found off Antarctica

Ocean researchers discover Endurance deep below the Weddell Sea

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