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Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection

Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton, with the aim of being the first to traverse Antarctica. Photographs taken by Frank Hurley whilst with the Weddell Sea party, on the ship Endurance and afterwards on South Georgia.

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Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance at midwinter, 1915

Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Return of the sun after the long winter darkness

Return of the sun after the long winter darkness
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up

Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Saved

Saved
Photographer: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Group of men on the shore wave at a small rowing boat out to sea in the distance

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of Tom Crean

Portrait of Tom Crean
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Tom Crean and the pups

Tom Crean and the pups
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance fast in the sea of ice

Endurance fast in the sea of ice
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The James Caird setting out for South Georgia

The James Caird setting out for South Georgia
Photographer: Hurley, Frank (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1916. The relief boat setting out for South Georgia

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of Ernest Shackleton

Portrait of Ernest Shackleton
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endeavouring to cut the ship out of the ice, February, 1915

Endeavouring to cut the ship out of the ice, February, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance crushed by the ice and sinking

Endurance crushed by the ice and sinking
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Frank Wild examining the wreckage of the Endurance

Frank Wild examining the wreckage of the Endurance
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The Endurance among great blocks of pressure ice

The Endurance among great blocks of pressure ice
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley at Patience Camp

Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley at Patience Camp
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Perce Blackbarow and Mrs Chippy

Perce Blackbarow and Mrs Chippy
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance in the pack ice much resembling a billowy sea

Endurance in the pack ice much resembling a billowy sea
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1915

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Men and dogs on the ice, Endurance in the background

Men and dogs on the ice, Endurance in the background
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The Skipper. Frank Worsley

The Skipper. Frank Worsley
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Round the Night Watchmans fire

Round the Night Watchmans fire
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Ocean Camp. Ernest Shackleton and Frank Wild on the left

Ocean Camp. Ernest Shackleton and Frank Wild on the left
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance battling with high blocks of pressure ice

Endurance battling with high blocks of pressure ice
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance in a pressure, a week before she was finally crushed

Endurance in a pressure, a week before she was finally crushed
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Hussey with Samson and another dog

Hussey with Samson and another dog
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of the dog named Sue

Portrait of the dog named Sue
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1914. Portrait of the dog named Sue

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915

Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The cinematographer (Hurley) at work

The cinematographer (Hurley) at work
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of Frank Wild

Portrait of Frank Wild
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Arrival of the rescue ship off Elephant Island

Arrival of the rescue ship off Elephant Island
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Thomas Orde-Lees on deck of Endurance

Thomas Orde-Lees on deck of Endurance
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Soccer on the floe whilst waiting for the ice to break up. December 20th. Lat 62. 42 17. 58 W

Soccer on the floe whilst waiting for the ice to break up. December 20th. Lat 62. 42 17. 58 W
Photograher: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. The ship Endurance beset in the ice. A group of men are playing soccer on the ice

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Frank Wild in summer clothes

Frank Wild in summer clothes
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Arrival at Elephant Island

Arrival at Elephant Island
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Bi-weekly ablutions of The Ritz

Bi-weekly ablutions of The Ritz
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Captain Worsley and Reginald James taking observations

Captain Worsley and Reginald James taking observations
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Entering the pack ice, December 9, 1914

Entering the pack ice, December 9, 1914
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The Ikeys, who are the puppies of the dog named Sue

The Ikeys, who are the puppies of the dog named Sue
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1914

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The first meal on Elephant Island

The first meal on Elephant Island
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Young Emperor penguin chicks

Young Emperor penguin chicks
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Dogs leaving the ship for training

Dogs leaving the ship for training
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Greenstreet (illustrating breath icicles)

Greenstreet (illustrating breath icicles)
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Mountain and glacier. Geer Buttress and Hooke Glacier, South Georgia

Mountain and glacier. Geer Buttress and Hooke Glacier, South Georgia
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of the dog named Wolf wearing a harness

Portrait of the dog named Wolf wearing a harness
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: The cook skinning a penguin

The cook skinning a penguin
Photograher: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Charles Green, the cook

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Frank Wild and sledge dogs on board ship

Frank Wild and sledge dogs on board ship
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Launching the boat for the relief journey

Launching the boat for the relief journey
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Robert Selbie Clark

Robert Selbie Clark
Photographer: Frank Hurley (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Clark wearing a balaclava

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Portrait of Frank Hurley

Portrait of Frank Hurley
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance) Collection: Members of the expedition on Elephant Island

Members of the expedition on Elephant Island
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

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