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The reverse of the headstone over Shackleton's grave in the Whaler's cemetery in Grytviken has a quote by the poet Robert Browning. Unlike the other graves which face the east, he was buried looking to the south. #SouthGeorgia #Shackleton100
The inscription below the cross at Hope Point, South Georgia, commemorating Sir Ernest Shackleton. Taken on 5th January 2022, the 100th anniversary of his death, as we toasted his memory with a dram while it was blowing an absolute hooley. #SouthGeorgia #Shackleton100
Some of Dulwich’s keen geographers were invited to the James Caird Society Dinner which marked the discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance after over 100 years @Endurance_22 Read more about @DulwichCollege & the discovery of the Endurance here https://t.co/FEafoczVGV #shackleton100
We are excited to be screening South, the original film of Shackleton’s Endurance expedition, said to be the world’s first documentary feature as part of @heritageopenday.
Join the adventure by booking your free ticket - https://t.co/4rEl6g5n6Z #Shackleton100
Have you been following @QuestChronicle as it retraces Shackleton's final expedition, 100 years on.
On 15 Sept we're hosting @SamHistSci for a talk about the scientific goals and legacies of the expedition. Book your free place: https://t.co/EQuLbenXdL
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Cdr T Winter, EL: "The extraordinary leadership of Shackleton...is inspirational" He led an RNexped into Weddell Sea, Elephant Island and to SG for sailors and Royal Marines: Antarctic Endurance 2016."
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The Quest crow's nest has now left the UK to feature in the #southgeorgiamuseum exhibition "Shackleton's Last Quest"
Follow its journey: https://t.co/TOhZm24etH
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Brian Anderson: "Shackleton has been my hero since school...I give talks to schools and adult groups on Shackleton...To see the awe and amazement on children's faces...is a treat. An inspiring story for all."
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This year, Reach the World’s Annual Benefit will showcase the historic @Endurance22 Expedition. Buy a ticket today to experience E22 through the eyes of a student! Purchase your ticket here: https://t.co/llUcbqtOk5 #exploring #antarctica #annualbenefit #Shackleton100
Rosalind Jones won a school prize and chose book ‘South!’. Later in life, inspired by the cover photo of 'Life in the Freezer' she designed the Antarctic Tartan. See more https://t.co/83EpCzGaux
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Alexandre Andrade, Brazil: His motivation to journey to SG was to experience what he had learned about Shackleton. Shackleton stayed in Rio on the way to SG, hence the Rio de Janeiro city flag.
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OTD 20 May 1916: Shackleton, Worsley + Crean reach Stromness after 2 weeks in the James Caird + 36 hours crossing mountains + glaciers, setting in motion rescue of Endurance crew. Celebrating with a wee guinness while I read about the expedition. #SouthGeorgia #Shackleton100
Cynthia Tuthill was introduced to Shackleton by best friend Kalpana Chawla, one of the astronauts who died when the Columbia space shuttle exploded. In 2016 she brought some of Kalpana’s ashes to Shackleton’s grave.
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During Shackleton’s centenary year, tours of the James Caird @DulwichCollege @DCArchives have increased to include 950 children from 18 different schools. For more information on #Shackleton100 https://t.co/2J6A6ooXar and the James Caird https://t.co/8rVvs1TW04 @schoolstogether
Check out the programme by Moondance Productions on @rte this evening about the conservation of the cabin in which Sir Ernest Shackleton died in 1922.
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Where is north, when everything is north, but it's also the Southern Ocean? Really interesting geography thread 🧵 #Shackleton100 #Antarctica
So seems like folks had a lot fun last week pointing out how it's silly to say "north of Antarctica" (regarding the discovery of Shackleton's lost ship).
Well, I'm here to say that it's silly to point out that it's silly to say "north of Antarctica".
A thread 👇
George and Mabel Cummings: George ex-whaler specializing in paintings polar regions; Shackleton is his hero! - “ During a circumnavigation of SG, I went ashore at Peggotty Bluff, King Haakon Bay.”
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Angie Butler, author & historian: Shackleton led her to Frank Wild. Wrote 'The Quest for Frank Wild'. Found Wild’s ashes andburied at Grytviken. Inspired by the loyalty and friendship of the 2 men.
Read more > https://t.co/83EpCzGaux
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Join us live tomorrow, April 6th at 1:00PM ET to learn about Antarctic Wildlife! RTW Explorer Tim Jacob will share amazing photos and videos from @Endurance_22. Register here: https://t.co/0DOn8FhFo1 #Shackleton100 #exploring #penguins #antarctica #findingendurance #wildlife
Penguins, albatross and seals, oh my! Join us next Wednesday, April 6 at 1:00 PM ET for a livestream featuring photos and videos of the stunning wildlife on @Endurance_22! Register here: https://t.co/0DOn8FhFo1 #Shackleton100 #FindingEndurance #exploring #Antarctica #Penguins
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