orn in Country Kildare, Ireland, Shackleton is one of the British Isles' most famous polar explorers. Having left school at expedition of 1914-1917. When the ship became stranded off Elephant Island, he managed to lead a rescue mission saving all 28 men on board. As well as his Antarctic expeditions, Shackleton also visited North America, South America and Europe on lecture circuits.
SIR ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON 1874–1922
Jan 30, 2024
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