How Did Shackleton Survive The Endurance Expedition?

How Did Shackleton Survive The Endurance Expedition?

History Hit is aboard an expedition to locate one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance.

Trapped and eventually crushed by the Antarctic ice in 1915, no attempt to locate her since has been successful.

But what really happened on that ill-fated polar voyage just over a century ago? And why has the Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-16 gone down as one of the greatest survival stories in history?

In this animated explainer, we explore how the Endurance expedition unfolded, how it came close to disaster, and how it forged a generation of legendary polar explorers like Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley and Tom Crean.

Against all the odds, all 28 men of the expedition survived after an epic Antarctic journey across the Weddell Sea to Elephant Island and finally South Georgia.

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[HistoryHit]

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[scottjohnson]

Just finished reading the book, Endurance. One of the best books I have ever read.

[StuSaville]

I have a print of one of Frank Hurley's iconic photos of the Endurance on my wall, so glad they made the effort to save his work despite the desperate situation. Shackleton's expedition would not be as famous as it is today if not for Hurley's photojournalism.

[BHuang]

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

[ianreiser]

Just going through all the biggest scientific discoveries of 2022. Ended up here after some research. What an amazing story.

[RalphBrooker-gniv]

Was privileged to have paid my respects to Shackleton in 1982 at his grave at the church near the disused whaling station at Grytviken, South Georgia. And also at Shackleton’s elevated Calvary at the entry to King Edward Point. We even succeeded to row a clinker-built whaler from Stromness to Grytviken. God that was touch and go! My boss at KEP was furious but the CO on the Falklands delighted. The adventure passed into regimental folklore at was published in the regimental journal. Shackleton, Scott and Mallory were boyhood heroes of mine. My middle name is Scott after Robert Falcon. I’d have preferred Mallory but newborns can’t be choosers. Godspeed.

[wxm]

These were brave resilient men. What these people achieved over 100 years ago without the equipment we have today deserves respect.

[zackattack]

One of the greatest stories of leadership

[corbinbacon]

I'm really excited about this expedition! Thank you for posting it to Youtube! What an adventure!!

[curiousworld]

I remember Kenneth Branagh's film about Shakleton, and found the story fascinating. I think his leadership had much to do with expedition's men surviving, along with luck. And, as far as I'm concerned; the men were all heroes. Good luck on your adventure. :)

[HistoryHit]

Hope you enjoyed! Do you think it was Shackleton's leadership, the unsung heroism of the other expedition members or pure luck that helped all 28 men survive? 🤔

[gooner]

This is a truly great expedition, reconnecting with a team who were, and still are, an inspiration to many explorers and people around the World. 🇬🇧✌

[busterboy]

That was a really interesting short video, I didn’t realise that it took so long before they reached elephant Island, Shackleton and his men were very strong determined guys, no doubt they must have thought it was the end for them many times, I think Shackleton was a great leader without a doubt 👍 God Bless🙏.

[Ray.Raymondo]

P.s having someone like Tom crean on your team too would of been invaluable. Unsung hero

[dukemarlborough]

Another brilliant history lesson. This channel is exceptional. well done to all involved.

[Thxsober]

What's really sad is that several of the survivors were killed shortly after their return in the trenches of the western front of WWI.

[ganippo]

Love the animation style!
Also looking forward to seeing how the expedition works.

[DelphyThe]

Strong leadership is incredibly important on such an expedition. Men back then were accustomed to hard work and I am sure this contributed to their survival. However it takes incredible teamwork and endurance to overcome such an ordeal.

[Summitspeedfly]

I just stood at Shackleton's grave in Grytviken in December, after following part of his trek from Fortuna Bay to Stromness. Now reading "The Lost Men, " the story of the SY Aurora, and its crew, the Ross Sea Party, stationed at the Ross Ice Shelf to stock stores along his route and await his arrival. These men suffered greatly, but somehow all survived that ordeal. Pretty good read.

[jeremychick]

Great that the crew survived, but all those poor animals that died 💔