Ernest Shackleton Quick Facts
- HMS ENDURANCE’S motto is ‘Fortitudine Vincimus’ - 'By Endurance We Conquer'. This motto originates from that of the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton who made history in his ship, Endurance during his Imperial Trans-Antartic Expedition in 1914-15.
- It is said that Shackleton advertised for men on his expedition with the following advert:
Men wanted for hazardous journey,
Small wages, bitter cold.
Long months of complete darkness,
Constant danger, safe return doubtful.
Honour and recognition in case of success.
Would you have applied?
- The James Caird boat is usually displayed in Shackleton’s old school; Dulwich College, London.
- "For scientific leadership, give me Scott; for swift and efficient travel, Amundsen; but when you are in a hopeless situation, when there seems to be no way out, get on your knees and pray for Shackleton."- Sir Raymond Priestley
- In 1922 Shackleton set off for Antarctica again with the aim of mapping 3,000 km of coastline. Upon reaching South Georgia, he suffered a massive heart attack and died on January 5, 1922.
Endurance stuck in Antarctica
Next >>