The shipwreck of Shackleton's Endurance has been found under 10,000 feet of water.
The shipwreck of Shackleton's Endurance has been found under 10,000 feet of water.
I can see this as the beginning of a Shackleton movie just like the Titanic! This survival story is still inspiring after more than 100 years!
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And its condition is AMAZING! Fantastic video and photos. What a wonderful achievement.
It was only 4 miles from Frank Worsleys last calculated position in 1914. Another testament to his navigation skills.
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Yes simply amazing. One of the reports I read stated that it’s amazingly preserved condition was due to the water being so cold. Which facilitates an environment that microbes that would normally feed off a wreck like this in warmer water are not present.Originally Posted by ChrisB
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Chances are that it drifted a considerable distance while on the way down.
"She's all my fancy painted her, she's lovely, she is light. She waltzes on the waves by day and rests with me at night." - Nessmuk, Forest and Stream, July 21, 1880 [of the Wood Drake Canoe built for him by Rushton]
Possible. I think his most amazing achievement was his open-boat nav from Elephant Island to South Georgia.
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Of course.
As a former USAF aircraft instructor navigator myself, having navigated over the Polar regions using celestial techniques prior to the existance of GPS, and now a recreational land navigation instructor/guide, I can certainly appreciate the impressive precision of Worsley's effort and dedication.
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"She's all my fancy painted her, she's lovely, she is light. She waltzes on the waves by day and rests with me at night." - Nessmuk, Forest and Stream, July 21, 1880 [of the Wood Drake Canoe built for him by Rushton]
Lots of interesting history associated with that expedition.
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