South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Wayne Stewart

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In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton set out on an ambitious expedition to cross the Antarctic continent. His ship, the Endurance, became trapped in pack ice and was eventually crushed. Shackleton and his crew were forced to abandon ship and embark on a perilous journey across the ice and open ocean. Their story is one of survival, courage, and resilience.

The Endurance Expedition

Shackleton's expedition was the third and final of his Antarctic expeditions. He had previously led the Nimrod Expedition (1907-1909) and the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). The Endurance Expedition was planned as a trans-Antarctic expedition, with the goal of crossing the continent from sea to sea. The expedition left England in August 1914 and arrived in Antarctica in January 1915.

The Endurance became trapped in pack ice in the Weddell Sea in February 1915. The ship was slowly crushed by the ice over the next several months. On October 27, 1915, the Endurance was abandoned. Shackleton and his crew set up camp on the ice and waited for the ice to break up.

The Journey Across the Ice

The ice began to break up in April 1916. Shackleton and his crew set out on a journey across the ice to Elephant Island, a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The journey was treacherous. The men had to cross miles of pack ice, often in freezing temperatures and high winds. They also had to contend with crevasses, which are deep cracks in the ice.

After a month of travel, Shackleton and his crew reached Elephant Island. They were stranded on the island for five months, waiting for rescue. During this time, they lived in a cave and survived on seals and penguins.

The Rescue

In April 1917, Shackleton and five of his crew members set out in a small boat to reach South Georgia Island, where they could send a message for help. The journey was perilous. The men had to cross hundreds of miles of open ocean in a small boat. They were also at risk of being attacked by killer whales.

After 16 days at sea, Shackleton and his crew reached South Georgia Island. They sent a message for help, and a rescue ship was dispatched to Elephant Island. Shackleton and his crew were rescued on August 30, 1917.

The Legacy of the Endurance Expedition

Shackleton's Endurance Expedition is considered one of the greatest feats of survival in history. The expedition's story is one of courage, resilience, and teamwork. It is a story that has inspired people around the world.

The Endurance Expedition also had a significant impact on Antarctic exploration. Shackleton's discoveries and observations helped to shape our understanding of the continent. The expedition also helped to develop new technologies and techniques for Antarctic exploration.

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition

The story of Shackleton's Endurance Expedition has been told many times. But few books have captured the spirit of the expedition as well as Alfred Lansing's South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition. Lansing's book is a classic of adventure literature. It is a gripping account of the expedition's triumphs and tragedies.

South is a must-read for anyone interested in Antarctic exploration or the story of human survival. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it.

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Wayne Stewart

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21986 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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