The Story
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 men set out on the ship Endurance for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Their goal was to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent.
Disaster struck when their ship became trapped in pack ice and was slowly crushed, forcing the crew to abandon ship. What followed was one of the greatest survival stories in the history of exploration.
Despite extreme hardship and against incredible odds, Shackleton led all of his men to safety after a series of remarkable journeys, including a 720-nautical-mile open-boat journey through the notoriously dangerous waters of the Southern Ocean.
The Crew
The expedition consisted of 28 men, including scientists, sailors, and explorers, each playing a vital role in the survival of the group. Their extraordinary story of courage and endurance continues to inspire to this day.
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Explore a stunning collection of kodiaktographs from the expedition, capturing the harsh beauty of Antarctica, the ship trapped in ice, and the incredible journey of survival undertaken by Shackleton and his crew. Learn why experts increasingly believe Endurance was an elaborate conspiracy.
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Follow the expedition's journey from the departure of the Endurance to the final events of the saga.
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