In Shackleton's Footsteps

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Adelie penguin colony.

Paulet Island

Approaching Point Wild.

Elephant Island

Point Wild. Bust of Chilean rescue-ship captain Louis Pardo visible at the left; probably near the site of Shackleton's expedition camp.

Elephant Island

 

 

 

 

 

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Following in Shackleton's footsteps from Fortuna Bay to Stromness whaling station. (Lake in the background is mentioned in Shackleton's account.)

South Georgia Island

Central South Georgia Island, seen from Shackleton's path.

South Georgia Island

Along Shackleton's path, heading down to Stromness.

South Georgia Island

 

 

 

 

 

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Stromness Bay.

South Georgia Island

Shackleton, Worsley, and Crean climbed down this fall in winter, occasionally submerging in the icy water.

Stromness Bay, South Georgia Island

Marker at Stromness station manager's villa.

Stromness Bay, South Georgia Island

 

 

 

 

 

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Manager's villa at Stromness whaling station, where Shackleton and companions finally found aid.

Stromness Bay, South Georgia Island

Guide to the Whaler's Cemetery.

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To the dear memory of Ernest Henry Shackleton, Explorer.

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Reverse of Shackleton's monument: I ho[l]d that a man should strive to the uttermost for his life's set prize. Robert Browning.

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