In The Footsteps Of Shackleton The Next Chapter Of The Endurance Story

The Manager’s Villa at Stromness Whaling Station, on the British sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, is forever connected to the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition. When the crew of Endurance found themselves stranded on Elephant Island after their ship was crushed in ice, their only chance of survival was to try to reach South Georgia and its whaling stations. After a perilous 17-day voyage in a tiny lifeboat, Shackleton and five of his men reached South Georgia. With the help of the whalers there, Shackleton was able to save his remaining men on Elephant Island, in one of the greatest stories of the heroic age of polar exploration. The Stromness Manager’s Villa, where help was found with the rescue of the crew of Endurance, still stands but is perilously close to collapse. The South Georgia Heritage Trust, a UK charity, is now raising funds to save the Villa for future generations, as testament to the leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the perseverance and determination of the men of Endurance. Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5