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On this day in history – 5th March 2022: an expedition organised by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust located the wreck of Sir Ernest #Shackleton’s three-master barquentine, Endurance, which was crushed by Antarctic ice and sank on 21 November 1915.

https://t.co/WzlALxU8fa

Congratulations to Endurance22’s Expedition Leader, John Shears & Sub-Sea Manager, Nico Vincent, who are to be presented with “The Citation of Merit” by The @ExplorersClub, a highly prestigious award in recognition of their pivotal roles in the historic discovery of Endurance.

Congratulations to John, Nico & the #End22 team for this well-deserved recognition, & to all the award recipients. The citations will be presented at The Explorers Club’s 120th Annual Dinner in NY on April 20.
In the words of The Explorers Club, “Since 1914, The Explorers Club…

“..has recognized the world’s greatest explorers with exploration’s highest honors. Greely, Amundsen, Nansen — Piccard, Armstrong, Heyerdahl—Goodall, Leakey, Hillary — Roosevelt, Sullivan, Walsh — the history of this Club is written in the legacy of the giants whom we celebrate.”

Calling all #Endurance22 classrooms! On Wed., Jan. 17th at 9:00 a.m. EST, join @SAWeatherServic research scientist Carla-Louise Ramjukadh and @UConnCIRCA physical oceanographer Marc DeVos to discuss data collection in the Weddell Sea. Join here: https://t.co/OzfyEXQ4wU @RGS_IBG

Why not get in the mood for the upcoming Shackleton Autumn School by viewing some recent lectures? Here, from last year, @lornasiggins interviews Mensun Bound of @Endurance_22 @JoannaYBound

Mensun speaks again this year on the history of the Endurance

It’s worth noting that it was from South Georgia that #Shackleton initially set out for #Antarctica and in South Georgia that he ended up after his extraordinary voyage from Elephant Island.

Learn more: https://t.co/nBBZo5kGe6
#Endurance22

The Courier shines a light on the crucial work of the South Georgia Heritage Trust and others in maintaining the human and environmental history of South Georgia to ensure that its stories can continue to be told for generations to come.

📹Along the way of finding the Endurance, we encountered a surprising variety of unforgettable #Antarctic wildlife.

Take a look and stay tuned to see how your class can travel virtually to Antarctica and relive the entire #Endurance22 expedition!

https://t.co/Pp2SsG7cXR

📹Along the way of finding the Endurance, we encountered a surprising variety of unforgettable #Antarctic wildlife.

Take a look and stay tuned to see how your class can travel virtually to Antarctica and relive the entire #Endurance22 expedition!

https://t.co/Pp2SsG7cXR

Season three of our podcast, A Voyage To Antarctica, returned earlier this year when our host @alokjha spoke to @thehistoryguy about his role in the #Endurance22 mission and witnessing the moment Shackleton’s lost ship was found.

🔊 Listen here: https://t.co/xj8Fl1MtEn

Contributors for this years Shackleton Autumn School include @RSGS_CEO of @RoyalScotGeoSoc, @cmbrandonpolar, Synnøve Stromsvag of @ExplorersClub, Nick Cox & Doug Cochrane formerly of @BAS_News ,Cherry’s nephew Hugh Turner,Mensun Bound of @Endurance_22 & polar artist @sarahb_polar

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Endurance is found!

Read the full press release and see stunning images of the wreck of Endurance captured by the sub-sea vehicles.

Antarctic wildlife filmed during the expedition

Educators: See the first in a set of five short documentaries filmed during the Endurance22 expedition! To access the additional four educational films that will be available in August 2023, please sign up at explore.reachtheworld.org or rgs.org/endurance22

Expedition Blog

Mensun Bound, Marine Archaeologist and Director of Exploration, is sharing with us his unique perspective throughout the Endurance22 expedition. Follow his journey here.

Press Releases

View all Endurance22 expedition press releases here.

Expedition Gallery

View all of the photos from the Endurance22 expedition.

General News

View all Endurance22 general news here.

Mensun Bound explores the history of Shackleton's Endurance Expedition

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Mensun Bound Interview with Education Outreach Partner, Reach The World

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Maritime Media Awards Certificate of Merit

Endurance22 website receives award from the Maritime Foundation for ‘best use of digital media’

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the Endurance22 website has received an award from the Maritime Foundation for 'best use of digital ...
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Emperor penguins - Endurance22 expedition

Antarctic Wildlife Filmed During Endurance22 Expedition

Educators: See the first in a set of five short documentaries filmed during the Endurance22 expedition! To access the additional four educational films that will ...
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Endurance shipwreck - The stern of the Endurance with the name and emblematic polestar - Endurance22

Statement regarding the future of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust notes recent press reports over the future of the wreck of Endurance, Sir ...
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The Endurance22 team gather on the helideck, shortly before S.A. Agulhas II safely returns to Cape Town. Photo by Esther Horvath

Reach the World to Honor the Endurance22 Expedition with the 2022 Cronkite Award

NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 – The Endurance22 expedition will receive Reach the World’s 2022 Cronkite Award for ...
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On this day in history – 5th March 2022: an expedition organised by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust located the wreck of Sir Ernest #Shackleton’s three-master barquentine, Endurance, which was crushed by Antarctic ice and sank on 21 November 1915.

https://t.co/WzlALxU8fa

Congratulations to Endurance22’s Expedition Leader, John Shears & Sub-Sea Manager, Nico Vincent, who are to be presented with “The Citation of Merit” by The @ExplorersClub, a highly prestigious award in recognition of their pivotal roles in the historic discovery of Endurance.

Congratulations to John, Nico & the #End22 team for this well-deserved recognition, & to all the award recipients. The citations will be presented at The Explorers Club’s 120th Annual Dinner in NY on April 20.
In the words of The Explorers Club, “Since 1914, The Explorers Club…

“..has recognized the world’s greatest explorers with exploration’s highest honors. Greely, Amundsen, Nansen — Piccard, Armstrong, Heyerdahl—Goodall, Leakey, Hillary — Roosevelt, Sullivan, Walsh — the history of this Club is written in the legacy of the giants whom we celebrate.”

Calling all #Endurance22 classrooms! On Wed., Jan. 17th at 9:00 a.m. EST, join @SAWeatherServic research scientist Carla-Louise Ramjukadh and @UConnCIRCA physical oceanographer Marc DeVos to discuss data collection in the Weddell Sea. Join here: https://t.co/OzfyEXQ4wU @RGS_IBG

Why not get in the mood for the upcoming Shackleton Autumn School by viewing some recent lectures? Here, from last year, @lornasiggins interviews Mensun Bound of @Endurance_22 @JoannaYBound

Mensun speaks again this year on the history of the Endurance

It’s worth noting that it was from South Georgia that #Shackleton initially set out for #Antarctica and in South Georgia that he ended up after his extraordinary voyage from Elephant Island.

Learn more: https://t.co/nBBZo5kGe6
#Endurance22

The Courier shines a light on the crucial work of the South Georgia Heritage Trust and others in maintaining the human and environmental history of South Georgia to ensure that its stories can continue to be told for generations to come.

📹Along the way of finding the Endurance, we encountered a surprising variety of unforgettable #Antarctic wildlife.

Take a look and stay tuned to see how your class can travel virtually to Antarctica and relive the entire #Endurance22 expedition!

https://t.co/Pp2SsG7cXR

📹Along the way of finding the Endurance, we encountered a surprising variety of unforgettable #Antarctic wildlife.

Take a look and stay tuned to see how your class can travel virtually to Antarctica and relive the entire #Endurance22 expedition!

https://t.co/Pp2SsG7cXR

Season three of our podcast, A Voyage To Antarctica, returned earlier this year when our host @alokjha spoke to @thehistoryguy about his role in the #Endurance22 mission and witnessing the moment Shackleton’s lost ship was found.

🔊 Listen here: https://t.co/xj8Fl1MtEn

Contributors for this years Shackleton Autumn School include @RSGS_CEO of @RoyalScotGeoSoc, @cmbrandonpolar, Synnøve Stromsvag of @ExplorersClub, Nick Cox & Doug Cochrane formerly of @BAS_News ,Cherry’s nephew Hugh Turner,Mensun Bound of @Endurance_22 & polar artist @sarahb_polar

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