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Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909)
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Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909)
Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, 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 mesmerizing beauty of Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, taken around 1908 during Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition. Shackleton, a renowned Anglo-Irish explorer, made significant contributions to polar exploration during his three expeditions. In this particular journey from 1907 to 1909, he achieved an extraordinary feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. Accompanied by three companions, Shackleton also conquered Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in Antarctica. These remarkable accomplishments earned him knighthood from King Edward VII as recognition for his outstanding achievements in exploration. Tragically, Shackleton's life was cut short during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at the age of 47. However, his legacy lives on through this breathtaking illustration featured in The Heart of the Antarctic book published in 1909. The monochrome image showcases the vast icy landscape with its unique pancake-shaped ice formations floating serenely across the tranquil waters of Ross Sea. This photograph serves as a testament to both Shackleton's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination to push boundaries in pursuit of scientific discovery and human achievement.
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