15/02/2011 He is 137 today. He was born in 1874 and died at the age of 47 in1922.
Sir Ernest Shackleton decided to attempt to cross Antarctica via the south pole.
Ernest Shackleton took dogs but not horses on his expeditions to Antarctica. He used sled dogs to help transport supplies and equipment across the icy terrain.
Ernest Shackleton was motivated by a desire for exploration, leadership, and adventure. He sought to make a name for himself in the exploration of the Antarctic and was driven by a strong sense of determination and courage to overcome challenges and push the limits of human endurance.
Ernest Shackleton did not reach the South Pole. He led expeditions to Antarctica, including the famous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914-1917 where his ship, the Endurance, became trapped in ice and sank. Shackleton and his crew never made it to the South Pole but they did manage to survive against incredible odds.
Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922) was a British explorer who commanded three expeditions to the Antarctic (1907-09, 1914-17, 1921-22), during which the South Magnetic Pole was located in 1909.
Sir Ernest Shackleton was born on February 15, 1874 and died on January 5, 1922. Sir Ernest Shackleton would have been 47 years old at the time of death or 141 years old today.
Ernest Shackleton was knighted and became Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909.
Ernest Shackleton was was Irish.
Sir Ernest Shackleton and Emily Shackleton's children names are Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton.
no sir ernest shackleton did not come to Australia
Ernest Shackleton used diesel for his cars.
Ernest Shackleton was knighted in 1909 for his Antarctic explorations.
47 he died of a heart attack.
Ernest Shackleton was was Irish.
ernest shackleton took 28 men
Ernest Shackleton's family motto was 'By Endurance We Conquer'.
Ernest Shackleton attended Dulwich College in London.