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Part of Queen Alexandra Range 1500 Feet Up The Glacier, c1908, (1909)
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Part of Queen Alexandra Range 1500 Feet Up The Glacier, c1908, (1909)
Part of Queen Alexandra Range 1500 Feet Up The Glacier, 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 a breathtaking view of the Queen Alexandra Range, taken by the renowned Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton during his second expedition to Antarctica in 1908. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1500 feet up the glacier, Shackleton and his three companions pushed boundaries and achieved a remarkable feat - reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S, just shy of 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole. Their accomplishment marked a significant milestone in exploration history. In addition to their incredible journey towards the pole, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. This remote and unforgiving landscape is beautifully captured in this monochrome image, showcasing the vast expanse of ice and snow that characterizes this icy continent. Ernest Shackleton's contributions to Antarctic exploration were so profound that he was knighted by King Edward VII for his achievements. Sadly, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third expedition while conducting oceanographic research in sub-Antarctic regions. This historic photograph is part of "The Heart of the Antarctic" series authored by E. H. Shackleton himself. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and our unyielding desire for discovery amidst harsh weather conditions and challenging terrains.
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