Discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Shipwreck

SOURCE www.npr.org
The wreck of the last ship belonging to famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, the Quest, has been found off the coast of Labrador, Canada, 62 years after it went missing. Shackleton's death aboard the ship in 1922 marked the end of the 'heroic age' of Antarctic exploration.

Key Points

  • Wreck of the Quest found off the coast of Labrador, Canada, 62 years after it went missing.
  • Shackleton's death aboard the ship in 1922 marked the end of the 'heroic age' of Antarctic exploration.
  • The Quest was used for Arctic research and sealing before sinking in 1962.

Pros

  • Historical significance of finding the last ship of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
  • Opportunity for further study and documentation of the wreck.

Cons

  • Expensive to bring the wreck to the surface.