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The Camp 7000 Feet Up Mount Erebus, 1908, (1909)
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The Camp 7000 Feet Up Mount Erebus, 1908, (1909)
The Camp 7000 Feet Up Mount Erebus. The Steam from the Active Crater Can Be Seen, 1908, (1909). Members of the expedition who achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarcticas second highest volcano. 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 campsite of the historic expedition led by Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton in 1908. The image showcases the camp, situated an impressive 7000 feet up Mount Erebus, Antarctica's second highest volcano. In the distance, steam can be seen rising from the active crater, adding an element of mystique to this breathtaking landscape. Shackleton and his team achieved a remarkable feat during their second Antarctic expedition (1907-1909), setting a new record for Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This was just a mere 97 geographical miles away from the elusive South Pole, marking one of the most significant advancements in exploration history. As part of their journey, they also conquered Mount Erebus, known as one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. Ernest Shackleton himself was a renowned figure in exploration and received knighthood from King Edward VII for his extraordinary achievements. Tragically, he met his untimely demise during his final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at only 47 years old. This illustration is taken from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself and provides us with a glimpse into this momentous chapter in human exploration. It serves as a testament to both Shackleton's indomitable spirit and the courage displayed by all members of his team who ventured into these unforgiving lands.
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