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The James Caird setting out for South Georgia
Photographer: Hurley, Frank (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1916. The relief boat setting out for South Georgia. A group of men launching the lifeboat James Caird, into the sea from the shore of Elephant Island
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Media ID 11606123
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the heroic spirit of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with our stunning poster print, "The James Caird setting out for South Georgia." Captured by renowned photographer Frank Hurley during the expedition led by Ernest Shackleton in 1916, this iconic image depicts the moment the small relief boat, the James Caird, sets sail from Elephant Island, carrying the exhausted survivors towards their ultimate rescue on South Georgia. Bring the historic adventure into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a must-have for Antarctic enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph taken by Frank Hurley during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17), led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, we see the small lifeboat James Caird being launched into the rough waters of the South Atlantic from the shores of Elephant Island. The scene is one of determination and desperation, as the men of the stranded expedition, having been marooned on the uninhabited island for months, prepare to embark on a perilous journey to reach the distant shores of South Georgia, some 800 miles away. The James Caird, a 23-foot-long (7 meters) whaleboat, was the only vessel available to the expedition after their ship, the Endurance, was crushed by pack ice in the Weddell Sea in 1915. The boat was named after the Scottish philanthropist James Caird, who had provided significant financial support to the expedition. The launching of the James Caird marked the beginning of an epic voyage that would test the endurance and resilience of Shackleton and his men. The journey would take them across treacherous seas, through storms and freezing temperatures, and ultimately lead to their miraculous rescue after reaching South Georgia and making contact with a whaling station. This photograph, taken on April 24,1916, is a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to survive against all odds. The image also serves as a testament to the bravery and leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led his men through one of the most remarkable survival stories in history.
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