A Journey to Antarctica in Photos: Remembering Ernest Shackleton’s Grand Expedition

The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, led by British explorer Ernest Shackleton, aimed to be the first to cross Antarctica.

The expedition’s ship, the Endurance, became trapped and crushed by ice in the Weddell Sea, stranding the crew for over a year.

Shackleton’s leadership became legendary after he successfully rescued all 28 men without a single loss of life, despite impossible odds.

The expedition is remembered as a masterclass in survival and resilience.

Shackleton’s granddaughter, Alexandra Shackleton, reflects on its enduring legacy through photographs taken by Frank Hurley, the expedition’s official photographer.