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The Nimrod Lying Off The Penguin Rookery, c1908, (1909)
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The Nimrod Lying Off The Penguin Rookery, c1908, (1909)
The Nimrod Lying Off The Penguin Rookery, 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 awe-inspiring sight of "The Nimrod Lying Off The Penguin Rookery" in c1908. Taken during Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic, this image showcases the immense beauty and harshness of this icy landscape. Shackleton, a renowned adventurer, led his team to establish a new record for Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of reaching the elusive South Pole. This remarkable achievement marked the largest advance towards the pole in exploration history. In addition to their incredible feat, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, an active volcano that stands as one of Antarctica's most prominent landmarks. Their bravery and determination earned them recognition from King Edward VII, who knighted Shackleton for his extraordinary accomplishments. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through this powerful photograph that encapsulates both the majesty and unforgiving nature of Antarctica. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Vol. I by E. H. Shackleton C. V. O. , we are reminded not only of humanity's relentless pursuit for discovery but also our profound connection with Earth's most remote corners.
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