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The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909)
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The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909)
The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909). View over ice looking towards the bows of the sailing ship Nimrod with foresail and upper top set moving into heavy pack ice. Men stand on the bowsprit, shrouds and yard. 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 Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908" takes us back to a historic moment during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition. The image showcases the sailing ship Nimrod surrounded by heavy pack ice, with its foresail and upper top set moving forward into the icy wilderness. Brave men can be seen standing on various parts of the ship, including the bowsprit, shrouds, and yard. Shackleton's expeditions were marked by incredible feats of exploration and endurance. During this particular journey from 1907 to 1909, he and his companions achieved an unprecedented record: reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This remarkable accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles of the South Pole – a monumental advance in exploration history. Not only did Shackleton's team push boundaries on land but they also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. These achievements earned Shackleton knighthood from King Edward VII. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third expedition while conducting oceanographic research in sub-Antarctic waters at just 47 years old. This powerful illustration is taken from "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton himself and offers viewers a glimpse into an era defined by courage and determination against nature's harshest elements. It serves as a testament to human resilience in pursuit of knowledge and discovery amidst frozen landscapes that few have ever witnessed firsthand.
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