Shackleton's lost ship is FOUND: Endurance
is discovered at the bottom of Antarctica's
Weddell Sea, 107 years after it sank –
and it's still in remarkable condition
Daily Mail (UK),
by
Jonathan Chadwick
Original Article
Posted By: Ribicon,
3/9/2022 9:33:57 AM
The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been found 107 years after it became trapped in sea ice and sank off the coast of Antarctica. Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust said the wooden ship, which had not been seen since it went down in the Weddell Sea in 1915, was found at a depth of 9,868 feet (3,008 metres). Remarkable footage of the wreck shows it has been astonishingly preserved, with the ship's wheel still intact and the name 'Endurance' still perfectly visible on the ship's stern.(Snip)Back in 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out to achieve the first land crossing of Antarctica,
Reply 1 - Posted by:
downnout 3/9/2022 9:38:30 AM (No. 1094706)
An amazing story of survival and to find the ship in such condition is wonderful.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
The Remnants 3/9/2022 9:58:55 AM (No. 1094737)
Great story! Great pictures!
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
NorthernDog 3/9/2022 10:09:14 AM (No. 1094757)
Its condition looks quite good for being sunk for 100+ years. Amazing discovery.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Rama41 3/9/2022 10:25:24 AM (No. 1094783)
Dan Snow's History Hit podcast has been covering the search for weeks. Worth a listen.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
TLCary 3/9/2022 10:32:20 AM (No. 1094802)
FTA: "The standard bow on the wreck of Endurance". Does anyone know what a "standard bow" is? Shackleton's accomplishments in leadership, perseverance and dedication to his crew far outshine someone standing on the South Pole.
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Ruhn 3/9/2022 10:33:34 AM (No. 1094807)
The condition of the Endurance, a wooden schooner, after over 100 years submerged at a depth of almost 10,000 feet is simply stunning. It's a testament to how well-built she was, against an environment of extreme cold and crushing ice floes.
The story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew during the expedition is amazing in of itself. After the Endurance sank, the crew of 28 survived on the ice pack with just three life boats and whatever equipment they could take from Endurance for several months.
When the ice pack melted, the crew had to set sail to the uninhabited Elephant island for refuge. Shackleton, along with five others sailed from there in one of the life boats to South Georgia island, 800 miles away, in order to make contact with anyone to rescue the remainder of his crew. Shackleton made landfall on the southern coast of S. Georgia island but the nearest whaling station was on the other side of the island. Considering the physical state of his six-man party, Shackleton decided to travel the unexplored interior, including climbing 3,000 feet (enduring cold, exhaustion, and few rations). Finally, Shackleton arrived at Stromness whaling station. Once alerted about the fate and condition of the crew, four attempts were made to rescue those still on Elephant island, three months later. No crew members were lost.
The story is a testimony to Shackleton's leadership and, in the face of overwhelming odds, the indomitable nature of the human spirit.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Daisymay 3/9/2022 10:58:58 AM (No. 1094854)
Thanks for the Story of this Ship's Captain, #6. Amazing! Love the Photos. Also amazing that they can take such great photos 10,000 ft. underwater!
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Shells 3/9/2022 11:04:25 AM (No. 1094862)
#6 gives an excellent summary. I highly recommend Alfred Lansing’s account of the expedition to truly learn what these men “endured.”
Should be required reading for all present day snowflake pansies who meltdown when their Starbucks latte order is incorrect.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
lynngirl122 3/9/2022 11:09:14 AM (No. 1094871)
Alpha male they broke the mold with this guy.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
jalo1951 3/9/2022 11:18:25 AM (No. 1094880)
Endurance? Someone certainly gave that ship the correct name.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Mass Minority 3/9/2022 12:18:34 PM (No. 1094943)
#6 about 15 years ago a team of adventurers set out to recreate Shackletons feat. They used period gear and managed to get tp Elephant Island without mush trouble beyond the extreme physical endurance required. The second leg was much more difficult, 800 miles across an angry southern ocean to hit a speck of land in the middle of nowhere with only the crudest of navigational aids, in a 20 foot long lifeboat with no cover from the elements. (it was equipped with a makeshif sail) to the southern shore of SOuth Georgia Island. The tem, despite their modern knowledge (but period equipment) then set out on the last leg. That mid sland crossing from the south shore to the north has never been accomplished since Shackleton completed the trek. They set ou but after several days in the interior they had to give up the effort, it was too difficult and too dangerous. In the end Shackleton remains the only man to ever cross the island.
Once in the whaling station Shackleton immediately boarded a ship to return to Elephant Island to rescue his crew. He returned to Elephant Isand and rescued his entire crew. Not a single man lost. The most amazing part of this trek though is the fact that the ship had a crew member who was the expeditions photographer. He managed not only to document the entire survival effort but he also managed to preserve the film. Those photographs are now available to document the expedition. Including what must have been the most terrifying part of the trip, a picture of that tiny boat leaving the majority of the crew behind as it disappears out to sea.
Arguably the most amazing survival story in human history.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Toby Ten Bears 3/9/2022 12:26:40 PM (No. 1094959)
Shackleton... Now THAT was a hero. I hold him in very high regard... His crew also deserves high praise!
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Schnapps 3/9/2022 5:27:09 PM (No. 1095153)
I have read several articles on the discovery of Endurance. This one is the best with good video and background.
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ussjimmycarter 3/9/2022 5:33:35 PM (No. 1095161)
Amazing! Having ice fished and camped in the winter I am familiar with cold! Constant unrelenting freezing weather is another thing! For months without relief! These boys had guts for 100,000 millennials each!
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