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The Winter Quarters. With Mount Erebus in the Background, c1908, (1909)
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The Winter Quarters. With Mount Erebus in the Background, c1908, (1909)
The Winter Quarters. With Mount Erebus in the Background. The Dog-Kennels are seen on the left, 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 Winter Quarters" in Antarctica, with the majestic Mount Erebus standing tall in the background. Taken around 1908 during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic, this image showcases the harsh yet awe-inspiring beauty of this frozen landscape. In this photograph, you can see the dog-kennels on the left side, a testament to Shackleton's reliance on sled dogs for transportation and exploration. Shackleton and his team made history by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. Mount Erebus, known as one of the most active volcanoes in Antarctica, adds an element of drama to this scene. Its snow-covered slopes contrast against the dark sky above, creating a striking visual composition. Ernest Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for his remarkable achievements during these expeditions. Sadly, he met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic journey at just 47 years old. This illustration is from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself. It serves as a reminder of both human resilience and our enduring fascination with exploring Earth's most remote corners.
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