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Serrated Edge of Glacier South of Cape Borne, Ross Island, c1908, (1909)
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Serrated Edge of Glacier South of Cape Borne, Ross Island, c1908, (1909)
Serrated Edge of Glacier South of Cape Borne, Ross Island, c1908, (1909). 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 print captures the serrated edge of a glacier located south of Cape Borne, Ross Island, around 1908. The image is a testament to the remarkable achievements of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton during his second Antarctic expedition from 1907 to 1909. Shackleton and his three companions set a new record for Farthest South latitude at an impressive 88° S, coming within just 97 geographical miles of reaching the elusive South Pole. This feat marked the largest advance towards the pole in exploration history. In addition to their groundbreaking journey, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, which stands as the most active volcano in Antarctica. These extraordinary accomplishments led King Edward VII to knight Shackleton in recognition of his contributions to science and exploration. Tragically, this print serves as a poignant reminder that Shackleton's life was cut short during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at only 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through this stunning illustration featured in "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton. As we gaze upon this remote landscape frozen in time, we are reminded not only of Ernest Shackleton's indomitable spirit but also of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge amidst challenging environments such as Antarctica.
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