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fromianVisits
1 week ago
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Shackleton's legendary Antarctic rescue boat, the James Caird is on display in south London

The James Caird, a small lifeboat, played a crucial role in Shackleton's Antarctic expedition rescue in 1916.
fromConde Nast Traveler
7 months ago
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What It's Like to Be an Expedition Leader on the World's Most Remote Cruises

Seb Coulthard transitioned from Royal Navy service to polar expedition guiding, reenacting Shackleton's voyage and leading travelers to remote polar regions.
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fromianVisits
1 week ago

Shackleton's legendary Antarctic rescue boat, the James Caird is on display in south London

The James Caird, a small lifeboat, played a crucial role in Shackleton's Antarctic expedition rescue in 1916.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

11 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week's batch includes new albums from xaviersobased, Shackleton, and Joyce Manor. Subscribe to Pitchfork's New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Here's the real reason Endurance sank

Endurance sank because cumulative compressive forces of pack ice crushed it; the ship wasn't designed to withstand those forces and Shackleton likely knew the risk.
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