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Grisi Depot, Latitude 82°45 South, c1908, (1909)
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Grisi Depot, Latitude 82°45 South, c1908, (1909)
Grisi Depot, Latitude 82° 45 South, 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 Grisi Depot at Latitude 82°45 South in Antarctica, taken around 1908. It is a testament to the incredible achievements of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton during his second expedition to the Antarctic from 1907-1909. Shackleton and his three companions set a new record for Farthest South latitude at an astonishing 88°S, coming within only 97 geographical miles of reaching the elusive South Pole. The image also symbolizes the spirit of adventure and determination that defined Shackleton's expeditions. In addition to their remarkable feat, members of his team managed to conquer Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. These accomplishments earned Shackleton a knighthood from King Edward VII. Tragically, this would be Shackleton's final expedition as he met his untimely demise during his third oceanographic and sub-Antarctic journey at just 47 years old. Nevertheless, his legacy lives on through this powerful photograph and numerous accounts of his extraordinary explorations. Published in "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton in 1909, this illustration serves as a window into an era when brave individuals pushed the boundaries of human exploration amidst harsh weather conditions and unforgiving landscapes. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to the scene, emphasizing both its beauty and desolation. This historic image reminds us not only of Ernest Shackleton's indomitable spirit but also highlights humanity's unyielding desire for discovery in even the most extreme corners of our planet.
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