Antarctic Explorers

02/04/25 • 23 min

Sir Earnest Shackelton made three expeditions to the Antarctic. His ship, the Endurance, was crushed in the sea ice on his third voyage. He sailed to Elephant Island and left 22 of his men to shelter until he could make his way back. He sailed 800 miles in a small whaling boat to South

Georgia Island to a whaling station. After four and a half months he was able to rescue his men left on Elephant Island.

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Georgia Island to a whaling station. After four and a half months he was able to rescue his men left on Elephant Island.

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My Trip to Antarctica

We had an amazing trip to Chile and on to King George Island in the Antarctic. Whales, seals, penguins and beautiful icebergs. We were in the area where Sir Earnest Shackleton’s crew spent time on Elephant Island before being rescued.

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