The Epic Journey of Shackleton and His Antarctic Trek

Few exploits of the 20th century could match the courage and perseverance of the Shackleton expedition. Ernest Shackleton became the ultimate model for crisis management when his ill-fated 1914 Antarctic expedition met with disaster. His ship, the Endurance, was stranded amidst the expanding ice floes of the South Atlantic. Initially forced to abandon the vessel (which would eventually sink as a result of the hull being crushed by pack ice), Shackleton established a series of temporary camps on the ice, in the hopes that his party would eventually drift closer to civilization. When this failed, Shackleton was forced to abandon most of his group on remote Elephant Island and attempt a 700-nautical mile journey to the populated outpost of South Georgia Island.

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[WeirdHistory]

Can you think of a bigger badass than Ernest Shackleton? Who is your survivor champion?

[christianjackson]

This was the route our grandparents took to school everyday.

[NewMessage]

I got stranded in the frozen food section of the grocery store for 20 minutes when I was 6, and it nearly broke me. My hat's off to you, Mr. Shackleton.

[JazzRadioFfm]

There is nothing more badass, than having a tombstone that says: "Ernest Henry Shackleton - Explorer"

[camzpras]

“For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.” Sir Raymond Priestly, Antarctic Explorer and Geologist.

[agentofashcroft]

"Could you survive a Shackleton expedition?" - Buddy, I couldn't even survive 3 days without the internet

[DEXWrecksOfficial]

"I have known many men who I would rather have shot than these dogs."
I understand that sentiment. You can tell what they had to do to survive still haunted him years later.

[nickbloom]

I love how even in 1917, during all of that hardship... Someone was like "I better photograph this"

[lmbojon]

Can't believe they have finally found the wreckage after all these years! Incredible discovery!

[kflo]

Wow. That is an insane story of human endurance.

[JohnDoe-pviu]

His survival is impressive. The fact that he persisted until he had rescued all of his men is the greatest thing.
May he rest in peace and in great company, there are few like him. Yall Take Care and be safe, John

[Blazemoth]

Imagine being this dude: "Yeah, I've been stuck on ice for months, went through hell and back. I should now join the army".

[limbosvi]

I had the honor of visiting Scott's Hut in Cape Evans, Antarctica which is not far from Shackleton's Hut and to see all the stuff still there intact, the beds, the scientific equipment, canned food, literally you step back in time.

[theeldritchpen]

"Could you survive a Shakleton expedition?*

Me: Eating corn and watching youtube.

Nope

[annangel]

March 2022: the Endurance has been found! Long live the legacy of Sir Shackleton's bravery, fortitude and loyalty!

[Peppersfirst]

Rumor has it the heart asked if it could attack first. Ernest gave it the go ahead.

[sw]

I can barely withstand the Mild Tennessee winters...
My tropical Brazilian ass would never survive a summer day in Antártica!
😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[steveholmes]

Total Legend: Leading all the way. Every man recovered - you can't ask for more than that.

[CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

I don't understand calling this an utter disaster. This is the most fantastic true story of survival I have ever heard. Not a single man died. Read the book, I can't believe someone hasn't made a blockbuster movie out of this story.

[kokonana]

Got to admit I'm totally with the guy's saying that he'd rather have shot men than the dogs. So true! 
Must have been extremely hard for him.