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A Tabular Berg of Typical Antarctic Form, c1908, (1909)
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A Tabular Berg of Typical Antarctic Form, c1908, (1909)
A Tabular Berg of Typical Antarctic Form, 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 essence of the Antarctic landscape in the early 20th century. Entitled "A Tabular Berg of Typical Antarctic Form, c1908" this image is a testament to the remarkable achievements of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton, known for his daring expeditions to the South Pole, made history during his second expedition from 1907 to 1909. Along with three companions, he reached an unprecedented Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive pole. This feat marked the largest advance towards the pole in exploration history and solidified Shackleton's place among legendary explorers. The photograph also highlights another accomplishment of Shackleton's team - their ascent of Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. The immense scale and icy grandeur depicted in this image serve as a reminder of both nature's beauty and its formidable challenges. Sadly, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third expedition while exploring oceanography and sub-Antarctic regions. However, his legacy lives on through photographs like these that capture moments frozen in time. This particular illustration comes from "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton himself and was published in London in 1909. Its inclusion here allows us to appreciate not only Shackleton's extraordinary accomplishments but also serves as a tribute to his enduring spirit and unwavering determination.
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