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Shackleton Motor Car
Day with the motor car on the sea ice : ordinary wheels with rubber tyres were found to be the most satisfactory. Date: circa 1907
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Exploration Found Ordinary Polar Rubber Shackleton Tyres Wheels 1907
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team members with their motor car, boldly venturing onto the expansive sea ice during their Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, circa 1907. The motor car, a remarkable feat of engineering in such an extreme environment, was a vital tool for their exploration. Despite the challenging conditions, the team discovered that the most satisfactory wheels for their vehicle were those with ordinary rubber tyres. This discovery was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of technology in the face of adversity. The team's determination to overcome the obstacles of the polar terrain is evident in their unwavering focus as they prepare to embark on their journey. The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, as it came to be known, was the first to cross the Antarctic continent on foot, following the failure of their attempt to reach the South Pole by sea. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the team's unyielding spirit and their relentless pursuit of discovery in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The use of a motor car, though not the primary means of transportation, played a crucial role in their expedition and highlighted the potential of technology to aid exploration in the most inhospitable of environments.
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