To be the first to walk at the South Pole or 90 degrees south latitude.
Earnest Shackleton and his crew were stuck in the Antarctic ice for approximately 10 months from January 19, 1915, to November 1915 with their ship, Endurance.
Ernest Shackleton's exploration was driven by a desire to be the first to reach the South Pole, to further scientific knowledge of Antarctica, and to enhance his reputation and secure his place in history as an explorer.
Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic journey taught him the importance of strong leadership, adaptability, perseverance, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of his crew. He learned the value of remaining calm under pressure and making tough decisions for the greater good of the team.
Oh, honey, Ernest Shackleton was no amateur! He packed essentials like food, sled dogs, and even a gramophone for some tunes. He also had navigation tools, tents, and clothing to survive the harsh Antarctic conditions. Basically, he was prepared for anything Mother Nature threw his way.
To break a record. He got with in 100m but got stopped. He wanted to land but got beaten. He decided to cross the east and the west of the antarctic instead.
Sir Earnest Shackleton left Antarctica several times, and also returned to Antarctica. He is buried in Grytviken, South Georgia.
Sir Earnest Shackleton died on South Georgia Island in 1922. South Georgia Island is not considered to be Antarctica.
shackleton inlet was named after earnest shackleton
These six people are among the thousands who have been to Antarctica: Sir Robert Falcon Scott Sir Earnest Shackleton Dr Edward Wilson Raoul Amundsen Sir Douglas Mawson Will Steger
Sir Earnest Shackleton's efforts always pointed toward Antarctica until his final expedition in 1920. According to the Fisher book on Shackleton -- Fisher, Margery and James (1957). Shackleton. James Barrie Books Ltd. -- '. . . He thought seriously of going to the Beaufort Sea area of the Arctic, a largely unexplored region, and raised some interest in this idea from the Canadian government.' His final expedition, however, returned him to Antarctica, where he died in 1922, and is buried on South Georgia island "
Shackleton traveled to Antarctica by ship for all of his expeditions.
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Antarctica has not been 'conquered' -- many explorers from many countries have mounted expeditions to Antarctica. The British explorers of note include Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Earnest Shackleton, Ranulph Fiennes, and James Weddell.
The explorer Earnest Shackleton Died on the 5th June 1922 from a heart attack.
In Antarctica, members of Shackleton's team climbed Mount Everest, but there is no record that Shackleton was part of the team.*****Please note that Mount Everest is in the Himalayas, not in Antarctica.
By ship.
Earnest Shackleton and his crew were stuck in the Antarctic ice for approximately 10 months from January 19, 1915, to November 1915 with their ship, Endurance.