Sir Ernest Shackletons Trans-Antarctic Expedition is one of the greatest survival stories in history and has inspired adventurers across every continent over three generations.
Now, in honour of Shackleton's remarkable 800 nautical mile voyage across the Southern Ocean, from Elephant Island to South Georgia, and his crossing of its mountainous interior, the Shackleton Epic expedition will sail Alexandra Shackleton, a purpose-built, exact replica of Shackleton's 22.5-foot (6.9m) lifeboat,James Caird across the same stretch of open ocean and then attempt to cross the rugged peaks of South Georgia. A crew of five British and Australian adventurers will join expedition leader Tim Jarvis, AM FRGS, in an attempt to become the first to authentically re-enact Sir Ernest Shackleton's perilous voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia and then dangerous crossing of its mountainous interior. To this day, no-one has successfully re-enacted Shackleton's complete double journey across sea and land using traditional gear. British/Australian adventurer Jarvis, 46, a veteran of multiple polar expeditions, believes it will be the most challenging expedition of his life.
Offering Shackleton enthusiasts and members of the public an extraordinary opportunity to be a part of the expedition, Shackleton Epics presenting partner, Intrepid Travel, is making available ten berths aboard the expedition support vessel TS Pelican.This majestic tall ship is similar in size to Shackletons original expedition ship,Endurance. A berth on TS Pelicanas part of the Shackleton re-creation is the stuff of childhood dreams, says Tim Jarvis, AM FRGS, 46-year-old British/Australian adventurer and Shackleton Epic expedition leader. Shackleton Epichas been in development since 2008, when Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of Sir Ernest, approached Tim Jarvis with the idea of an expedition to honour one of the greatest leadership and survival stories of all time.
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