Shackleton

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Lost and Found: Shackleton's Last Ship Discovered Off Canada's Coast

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Breaking news: Shackleton's final ship, the Quest, has been found by a Canadian-led team in the Atlantic!

The recent discovery of the wreckage of Ernest Shackleton's final expedition ship, the Quest, off the coast of Canada has sent shockwaves through the exploration community. Shackleton, known for leading multiple expeditions to the Antarctic, tragically passed away aboard the Quest in 1922. The team of divers in Atlantic Canada has successfully located the historic ship, marking a significant moment in maritime history.

The Quest, which played a crucial role in Shackleton's explorations, now rests at the bottom of the Atlantic, revealing secrets of the past and shedding light on the incredible journey of one of the greatest explorers of all time. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society spearheaded the expedition that led to this remarkable discovery, cementing Canada's place in the annals of exploration and discovery.

As the news spreads worldwide, the legacy of Shackleton and the significance of the Quest's discovery resonate with explorers and history enthusiasts alike. The ship, submerged 390 meters deep, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew during the 'heroic age of Antarctic exploration'. The find brings closure to a chapter in maritime history that has captured the imagination of many for decades.

In a twist of fate, the Shackleton's final vessel was found in the icy waters off the rugged coast of Labrador, Canada, linking the explorer's legacy to a new generation of adventurers. The discovery of the Quest reinforces Shackleton's enduring impact on exploration and showcases the timeless allure of the unknown depths of the ocean.

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Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton's last ship has been found off ... (NPR)

The explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and he was in the early stages of a fourth when he died of a heart attack aboard the Quest near ...

Canadia-Led Team finds Wreck of "Quest", Shackleton's Last Ship ... (High North News)

A team of divers in Atlantic Canada has found "The Quest", the ship on which renowned polar explorer Ernest Shackleton died in 1922, the Royal Canadian ...

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British explorer Shackleton's ship Quest found off Canada coast (FRANCE 24)

Famed British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's last expedition ship Quest has been found at the bottom of the Atlantic off Canada's coast, ...

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Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's shipwrecked Quest found on ... (Irish Post)

THE wreck of the ship on which Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died has been located on the ...

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Shipwreck of explorer Ernest Shackleton's 'last vessel' found off ... (thejournal.ie)

Shackleton was born in Kilkea, Ireland, in 1874 and died in January 1922, aged 47, after suffering a heart attack on board his expedition ship, the Quest, while ...

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Wreck of Shackleton's ship Quest found, last link to 'heroic age of ... (The Irish Times)

Schooner-rigged steamship, which sank in 1962, found off coast of Labrador in Canada.

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Wreck of Quest, Shackleton's last ship, found 390 meters deep off ... (MercoPress)

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is reporting that an international team has found the wreck of the last ship belonging to Antarctic explorer Sir ...

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Explorers Discover Ship On Which Famous Polar Explorer Made ... (The Daily Caller)

โ€œA Royal Canadian Geographical Society-led expedition has discovered the wreck of the famed exploration vessel Quest in the Labrador Sea,โ€ the RCGS said via a ...

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Wreckage Of Ernest Shackleton's Last Vessel Discovered Off ... (Marine Insight)

The search for Quest was rigorous, led by famous shipwreck hunter David Mearns and main researcher Antoine Normandin.

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Last Ship Of Polar Explorer Shackleton Discovered Near Canada ... (IFLScience)

A sonar image of the Quest shipwreck off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Image credit: Canadian Geographic. DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION.

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