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The Path of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition, 1908-09
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The Path of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition, 1908-09
Illustration showing the route followed by Sir Ernest Shackletons (1874-1922) group towards the South Pole, during the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09. Shackleton is shown in the inset photograph
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1874 Antarctic Ernest Inset Nimrod Path Pole Route Shackleton Shackletons Shown 1922
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This illustration depicts the daring and historic route taken by Sir Ernest Shackleton's (1874-1922) intrepid group during their Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09. The path, shown in bold red, leads from their base camp at Cape Royds, Ross Island, towards the South Pole. The team, consisting of Shackleton, Tom Crean, Frank Wild, and Frank Worsley, among others, embarked on this treacherous journey on December 5, 1908, with the ambitious goal of reaching the pole and setting a new record for the farthest southern latitude ever reached. The inset photograph shows Sir Ernest Shackleton, the fearless leader of this groundbreaking expedition, who had already proven himself with his previous Antarctic endeavors. Determined and focused, Shackleton led his team through unforgiving terrain, battling extreme weather conditions and scarcity of food supplies. Despite their best efforts, the team was forced to turn back just 97 miles short of the South Pole on January 9, 1909, due to dwindling supplies and the onset of the polar night. However, their journey was not in vain, as they set a new record for the farthest southern latitude reached by man at that time, and their discoveries and scientific findings significantly advanced our understanding of the Antarctic continent. This historical illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a fascinating glimpse into the heroic and determined spirit of Shackleton and his team during their Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09.
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