Sir Ernest Shackleton Flashcards
Where did the expedition start from?
The Endurance left London on 01/08/1914 heading for Plymouth.
Who led the expedition?
Sir Ernest Shackleton
When did the Endurance leave Buenos Aires?
26/10/1914 heading for South Georgia.
Why was the Endurance abandoned on 27/10/1915?
Because it became trapped in the pack ice and that ice eventually destroyed the ship.
What were the names of all the camps they stayed at.
Camp Ocean was the 1st est. 1/11/1915.
Camp Patience was the 2nd est. 29/12/1915.
Where did the crew go after Camp Patience?
They headed for Elephant Island on 3 lifeboats.
What was the name of the lifeboat that took the crew from Elephant Island to South Georgia?
The James Caird.
How many men crewed the vessel that went from Elephant Island to South Georgia?
6 Men.
Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley, Tom Crean, Harry McNish, John Vincent and Timothy McCarthy.
Who were the Endurance’s lifeboats named after?
The primary financial supporters of the expedition, Dudley Docker, James Caird and Stancomb Wills.
How many attempts were made to rescue the men trapped on Elephant Island?
3 attempts were made. With the last being successful.
Why did Shackleton offer the Endurance to the British government on 04/08/1914?
To assist with the war effort.
Why was the Endurance not involved in the British war effort?
Because of a one-word telegram from the Admiralty - Proceed. Endurance headed for Buenos Aires after receiving this message.
When did the crew leave South Georgia the 1st time?
They left Grytviken whaling station on 05/12/1914.
When did the Endurance cross the Antarctic Circle?
30/12/1914.
When was the Antarctic continent first sighted by the crew of the Endurance?
10/01/1915.
When did Endurance become trapped in pack ice?
18/01/1915
When did the Endurance “explode?”
02/09/1915
When did the Endurance Sink?
21/11/1915
How long did the crew attempt to march to open water after est. Camp Ocean?
From 23/12/1915-29/12/1915 averaging 2.4km/day.
When were the dogs executed?
30/03/1916. There were originally 69 dogs.
When does Camp Patience Split in two?
31/03/1916.
When do the crew sight Elephant Island?
07/04/1916
When does the crew abandon Camp Patience and goes for Elephant Island?
09/04/1916.
When does the crew land on Elephant Island the 1st time?
16/04/1916.
When was the crossing from Elephant Island to South Georgia attempted?
24/04/1916.
How many days did the 6 men making the crossing from Elephant Island to South Georgia spend at sea.
17 days, landing on the 10th of May 1916.
When do Shackleton, Worsley and Crean attempt to across South Georgia to get to the east-coast whaling stations?
19/05/1916.
When do Shackleton, Worsley and Crean arrive at Stromness whaling station?
20/05/1916 after hiking for 36 hours straight.
When were the survivors on Elephant Island rescued?
30/08/1916.
Which ship successfully made the rescue on Elephant Island?
The Yelcho, a small steamer loaned from the Chilean authorities.
