Ernest Shackleton's Grave
S 54° 16.298 W 036° 29.136
24F E 663726 N 3983337
The Grave of Ernest Shackleton
Waymark Code: WM1BKV
Location: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Date Posted: 03/26/2007
Views: 102
Description:
Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922)
Led the crew of the Endurance on a failed attempt to cross Antarctica 1914-15 but set out on an epic rescue bid to save his men.
Date of birth: 02/15/1875
Date of death: 01/05/1922
Area of notoriety: Other
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 24/7
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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