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A View of the Hut Looking Northwards. c1908, (1909)
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A View of the Hut Looking Northwards. c1908, (1909)
A View of the Hut Looking Northwards. c1908, (1909). On the left is shown Joyces hut, made of cases. The stable and garage are on the right side of the hut, and on the extreme right is the snow-gauge. The instrument for recording atmospheric electricity projects from a corner of the roof. Open water can be seen about a mile away. The water alternately froze and broke up during the winter. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print captures a mesmerizing view of the hut looking northwards during Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition. Taken around 1908 and featured in The Heart of the Antarctic, this image showcases various elements of the explorers' camp. On the left side stands Joyces hut, ingeniously constructed using cases. To the right, we see the stable and garage facilities, while on the extreme right sits a snow-gauge. A unique instrument for recording atmospheric electricity projects from a corner of the roof. Intriguingly, about a mile away lies open water that alternately froze and broke up throughout winter—an awe-inspiring testament to nature's power in this frozen landscape. Ernest Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish explorer who made significant contributions to polar exploration history. During his second expedition (1907-1909), he achieved an unprecedented feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S—only 97 geographical miles away from the elusive South Pole—a record-breaking advancement towards this uncharted territory. Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, Antarctica's most active volcano, showcasing their courage and determination amidst extreme conditions. These remarkable achievements led King Edward VII to knight Shackleton for his exceptional accomplishments. Sadly, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. Nevertheless, his legacy as one of history's greatest explorers lives on through captivating images like this one that continue to inspire generations with tales of bravery and resilience in Earth's harshest environments.
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