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A Photograph Taken From The Nimrod... Lyttelton, 1908, (1909)
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A Photograph Taken From The Nimrod... Lyttelton, 1908, (1909)
A Photograph Taken From The Nimrod As The Expedition Was Leaving Lyttelton. Over 30, 000 People Watched The Departure, New Zealand, 1 January 1908, (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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Antarctica Canterbury Crowds Ernest Ernest Henry Shackleton Ernest Shackleton Expedition Lyttelton New Zealand Nimrod Nimrod Expedition Port Shackleton South Island South Pole Steamship Lyttelton Harbour
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This photograph captures a historic moment in exploration history. Taken from the Nimrod steamship as it departed Lyttelton, New Zealand on January 1,1908, over 30,000 people gathered to witness the departure of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and his team on their second Antarctic expedition. Shackleton, a renowned explorer who made three expeditions to the Antarctic, achieved a remarkable feat during this particular journey. Alongside three companions, he established a new record for Farthest South latitude at an impressive 88° S – just 97 geographical miles away from the elusive South Pole. This groundbreaking achievement marked the largest advance towards the pole in exploration history up until that point. The image showcases not only the bustling port of Lyttelton but also highlights the immense public interest surrounding Shackleton's expedition. The crowds lining the harbor reflect both admiration for Shackleton's daring spirit and curiosity about what lay ahead for these brave explorers. Tragically, Shackleton's life was cut short during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at age 47. However, his contributions to polar exploration were so significant that he was knighted by King Edward VII in recognition of his achievements. This monochrome print serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure in even the most inhospitable corners of our planet.
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