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Watching for Seals at the Ice-Edge, c1908, (1909)
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Watching for Seals at the Ice-Edge, c1908, (1909)
Watching for Seals at the Ice-Edge, 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 titled "Watching for Seals at the Ice-Edge, c1908" captures the essence of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic in 1907-1909. In this image, Shackleton and his companions can be seen eagerly scanning the icy horizon for seals, a vital source of sustenance during their treacherous journey. Shackleton was an intrepid explorer who made significant contributions to polar exploration. During this particular expedition, he achieved a remarkable feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. This accomplishment marked the largest advancement towards the pole in exploration history. Not only did Shackleton and his team push boundaries on land, but they also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. Their courage and determination earned them recognition from King Edward VII, who knighted Shackleton for his extraordinary achievements. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, through photographs like this one found in The Heart of the Antarctic publication by E. H. Shackleton himself in 1909, we are able to glimpse into the indomitable spirit that fueled these explorers' endeavors. This timeless image serves as a testament to human resilience in extreme conditions while offering us a window into an era when brave men like Ernest Shackleton fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories for scientific discovery and adventure.
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