Ernest Shackleton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ernest Shackleton born?February 15, 1874
2. When did Ernest Shackleton die?January 5, 1922 (age 47)
3. Where was Ernest Shackleton born?Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland
4. Who was Ernest Shackleton?Ernest Shackleton was a brave explorer from Ireland, born in 1874. He is famous for his adventures in Antarctica and for leading his crew safely through a great disaster.
5. What happened to the ship Endurance?The Endurance got stuck in thick ice in the Weddell Sea and sank in November 1915. Shackleton and his crew had to survive on the ice and later in lifeboats.

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration: A period of intense exploration of Antarctica from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Pack Ice: Large masses of floating ice that have broken off from larger ice formations and drift in the sea.
Weddell Sea: A body of water bordering the Antarctic coast, known for its severe ice conditions and treacherous currents.