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The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot, 1909
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The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot, 1909
The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots. 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 innovative use of a specially adapted car, known as "The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot" during Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition in 1907-1909. Led by the renowned Anglo-Irish explorer, Shackleton and his team achieved an extraordinary feat by establishing a new record for Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within just 97 geographical miles of reaching the elusive South Pole. In addition to their remarkable progress towards the pole, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. This image showcases not only their determination but also highlights the significant advancements made in road transport during this era. Ernest Shackleton was widely recognized for his contributions to exploration and was knighted by King Edward VII for his achievements. However, tragedy struck during his third expedition when he passed away at the age of 47 while leading an oceanographic and sub-Antarctic mission. Published in The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I by E. H. Shackleton in 1909, this illustration serves as a testament to both human resilience and scientific progress. It stands as a reminder of Shackleton's enduring legacy as one of history's greatest explorers who pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of the world we inhabit.
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