the Weddell Sea After the Ice Had Crushed Her 



Underwood ui.a L HJ^.: v. ood, N. Y 



The Endurance outlined against the three-months-long 

 night of the Antarctic. An oil fire near the bow of the 

 ship helped the camera's powder flash to light up the place 

 and make possible the photograph. After she sank, the 

 party divided on Elephant Island, Shackleton and five 

 men going for food. After three unsuccessful attempts 

 amidst untold hardships he finally rescued his men 



Sinking to her grave in the Weddell Sea. 

 The ice broke off her masts and rigging and 

 finally crushed her. When the pressure from 

 the tremendous floes which hemmed her in 

 was released the Endurance slipped down 

 through the crack. The party then set off 

 in boats. A year later they reached safety 



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