The ship known as Endurance gained significant fame during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917, led by the renowned explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Frank Hurley, the expedition's photographer, captured an iconic photo of the ship amidst the Antarctic backdrop. Endurance was the vessel that carried Shackleton and his crew of 27 men (and one cat) on their journey to Antarctica. Unfortunately, their expedition faced a series of harrowing challenges. After setting sail, the ship became trapped in sea-ice for an astonishing 10 months, drifting aimlessly in the treacherous Weddell Sea. Eventually, the ship succumbed to the immense pressure of the pack ice and sank off the coast of Antarctica. Miraculously, all members of the crew managed to survive the devastating ordeal. The story of their subsequent escape on foot and in lifeboats has since become legendary, a testament to their extraordinary determination and resilience. The precise location where Endurance sank is well-documented, thanks to Captain Frank Worley's meticulous navigation records using a sextant and a theodolite. The ship rests at a depth of 3,000 meters in the Weddell Sea, situated to the east of the Larsen ice shelves on the Antarctic Peninsula. Despite the extensive knowledge of the ship's location, accessing this remote part of the Weddell Sea remains an immense challenge, even for modern ice-breakers. Nonetheless, a new expedition is planned to launch early next year with the goal of rediscovering the legendary Endurance. The conditions and state of the ship, after over a century submerged, remain uncertain and will undoubtedly add an air of anticipation to this ambitious undertaking.
@historyinmemes The Endurance was found last year. You can update the post :) google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.…
@StriderCT @historyinmemes Was thinking the same thing lol