An 800-mile open boat voyage on the Weddell Sea led to the rescue of all 28 crew members after their ship became trapped in Antarctic ice.
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An 800-mile open boat voyage on the Weddell Sea led to the rescue of all 28 crew members after their ship became trapped in Antarctic ice.
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Synopsis
Ernest Shackleton led an Antarctic expedition in 1914 aboard the ship Endurance. After becoming trapped in ice, the crew faced extreme conditions and dwindling supplies. Shackleton chose a small group to navigate 800 miles across the Weddell Sea to seek rescue. With the help of Frank Hurley's archival footage and interviews with descendants, the film recounts the crew's survival and the leadership that kept them alive for nearly two years.
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Why Watch
- See Shackleton's 1914 Antarctic expedition unfold.
- Meet the crew who survived against all odds.
- Find out how they endured a polar winter.
Did You Know
- Shackleton's expedition aimed to cross the Antarctic continent in 1914.
- The ship Endurance was trapped in the ice pack during the expedition.
- Shackleton and his crew survived an 800-mile open boat voyage.
- The film includes original footage by Frank Hurley from the expedition.
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Who directed the documentary The Endurance?
The Endurance was directed by George Butler.
What was the name of the ship used in Shackleton's expedition?
The ship used in Shackleton's expedition was named Endurance.
How many crew members were on Shackleton's expedition?
Shackleton's expedition had a crew of 28 men.
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