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Shackleton the Explorer

Sir Ernest Shackleton was a true adventurer who led his team through some of the most conditions on earth. His story is one of, leadership, and courage. Let's dive in and discover more about this incredible explorer.

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Shackleton’s Endurance


Explore Antarctica and the heroic story of
Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition!

FOLLOW SHACKLETON’S JOURNEY
Experience Shackleton’s Endurance expedition to the Antarctic

Virtual Tour


Journey to Antarctica with Shackleton and his
28-man crew on our Virtual Tour.

Learn about the icey conditions of Antarctica, life on board a ship at sea, and the various perils Shackleton’s crew faced on their perilous journey.

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Expedition Leader


Sir Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea, Co Kildare, an hour west of Dublin. He resided there until he moved to London with his family at the age of 10. At 16, Shackleton left school to join the Merchant Navy where he developed a love for adventure. Although Shackleton was a well-accomplished Antarctic explorer, his greatest challenge was yet to unfold during the Endurance Expedition of 1914.

The Journey


The Endurance exhibition was originally curated by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in 2000. Like Shackleton, the exhibition is well travelled, formerly residing in the U.S.A, Spain, the UK and now Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The exhibition
provides a remarkable insight into the lives of those who lived through the horrors of the expedition, including three Irishmen, Ernest Shackleton from Kildare, Tom Crean from Kerry and Tim McCarthy from Cork.

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