Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 1

Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 1

Shackleton is famous for his expeditions in Antarctica, but he started his career as a Merchant Marine. Part one of this story covers his early life, early expeditions, and the treacherous start of his most famous expedition, just after WWI began.

Research:

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