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Sir Earnest Henry Shackleton reached the 'farthest south' marker of 88°23'S, or 97 geographical miles from the South Pole on his second expedition to Antarctica in 1907.
Some say it was this marker that motivated Sir Robert Falcon Scott to better Shackleton's achievement, when Scott returned in 1910 for his own 'conquest of the pole'.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAntarctica
His first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition (1901-04), from which he was sent home early on health grounds. He returned to Antarctica in 1907 as leader of the Nimrod Expedition. In January 1909 he and three companions made a southern march which established a record Farthest South latitude at 190 km from the South Pole, by far the closest in exploration history up to that time. For this achievement, Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII on his return home.
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∙ 8y agoYes.
Shackleton reached Antarctica several times, and is in fact, buried in the region, on South Georgia Island, where he died in 1922.
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Did Shackleton ever return from Antarctica?
Sir Earnest Shackleton left Antarctica several times, and also returned to Antarctica. He is buried in Grytviken, South Georgia.
Did Shackleton ever reach safe land in Antarctica?
no
What were Shackletons achievements when he went to Antarctica?
Shackleton is known for not having ever lost a crew member in all his expeditions to Antarctica.
What is the coldest tempertre in antarctica?
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica was 89.6C in 1983. Temperatures can be as warm as -30C in winter. Summer maritime temperatures reach +9C
What two conditions make Antarctica the coldest place ever?
1- Antarctica is in the south pole and there for the sun's rays reach it less than in the equator. 2- It has the Atlantic ocean at it's coasts.
Was earnest pugh ever married?
He was married for 16 years to a woman. She currently lives in Killeen, TX.
Which city was the largest on Antarctica?
There is no city -- nor has there ever been a city -- in Antarctica.
Is there ever rainfalls in Antarctica?
Yes but only very rarely - that is why Antarctica is a desert.
What are the famous wars have involved Antarctica?
Antarctica has not ever been involved in war.
Has Antarctica ever had a sky scraper?
No.
What is the biggest island ever?
Antarctica
Will Antarctica ever disappear?
Antarctica is a continent -- one of seven on earth. It is unlikely to disappear.
