Shipwreck of Shackleton’s Endurance found

[Mohamed Ellozy]

The shipwreck of Shackleton's Endurance has been found under 10,000 feet of water.

 

[RollingRock]

I can see this as the beginning of a Shackleton movie just like the Titanic! This survival story is still inspiring after more than 100 years!

 

[ChrisB]

And its condition is AMAZING! Fantastic video and photos. What a wonderful achievement.

It was only 4 miles from Frank Worsleys last calculated position in 1914. Another testament to his navigation skills.

 

[skiguy]

And its condition is AMAZING! Fantastic video and photos. What a wonderful achievement.

It was only 4 miles from Frank Worsleys last calculated position in 1914. Another testament to his navigation skills.

Yes simply amazing. One of the reports I read stated that it’s amazingly preserved condition was due to the water being so cold. Which facilitates an environment that microbes that would normally feed off a wreck like this in warmer water are not present.

 

[Nessmuk]

And its condition is AMAZING! Fantastic video and photos. What a wonderful achievement.

It was only 4 miles from Frank Worsleys last calculated position in 1914. Another testament to his navigation skills.

Chances are that it drifted a considerable distance while on the way down.

 

[ChrisB]

Chances are that it drifted a considerable distance while on the way down.

Possible. I think his most amazing achievement was his open-boat nav from Elephant Island to South Georgia.

 

[Nessmuk]

Possible. I think his most amazing achievement was his open-boat nav from Elephant Island to South Georgia.

Of course.
As a former USAF aircraft instructor navigator myself, having navigated over the Polar regions using celestial techniques prior to the existance of GPS, and now a recreational land navigation instructor/guide, I can certainly appreciate the impressive precision of Worsley's effort and dedication.

 

[maineguy]

Lots of interesting history associated with that expedition.