Ernest Shackleton
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Ernest Shackleton was an Irish explorer born in 1874 who led the Endurance expedition to cross Antarctica but the ship sank before completing half the journey. Shackleton rescued his crew by leaving some behind and returning weeks later, saving all of his men. He died of a heart attack in 1922 off South Georgia Island where he was later buried.
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Ernest Shackleton
- 1. Ernest Shackleton By: Darian N
- 2. Early Life Ernest Henry Shackleton was born on February 15,1874 in County Kildare, Ireland.
- 3. Exploration Ernest Shackleton started exploring at an early age.
- 4. The Endurance Shackleton’s Endurance expedition was to cross Antarctica.
- 5. South Georgia Ernest and his crew spent some time on South Georgia before they’re expedition.
- 6. The Journey The Endurance sank before half the journey.
- 7. The Rescue Shackleton left with some of his crew members and came back weeks later to rescue his crew.
- 8. death On January 5, 1922, Shackleton died of a heart attack off South Georgia. He was buried on the island.