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The Reference Desk => History and Tall Tales => Topic started by: judgedredd on March 17, 2022, 05:08:32 PM

Title: HMS Endurance found
Post by: judgedredd on March 17, 2022, 05:08:32 PM

This is kind of old news - but nothing here on it - so....

It's in amazing shape considering it's 100 years old!

I remember reading the story about this expedition. Absolutely the most amazing feat of endurance, mental and physical strength - and he didn't lose a single person

Title: Re: HMS Endurance found
Post by: bbmike on March 17, 2022, 06:23:57 PM

Er, umm...posted in the 'What's Cool in Science This Week' on March 9:

Quote from: bbmike on March 09, 2022, 10:47:59 AM

Ernest Shackleton’s Legendary Lost Ship Endurance Discovered After 107 Years (https://www.yahoo.com/news/ernest-shackleton-legendary-lost-ship-101026017.html)

(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/av8hfgaVEsxpiZ4VyLbjyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/R29pnDxQtgIlVBjtD7_Q7g--~B/aD0zNTQ7dz02MzA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_huffington_post_584/d8b5337aec644aa811e1d11655f80867)

Am I the only one reading the forums around here?  :whistle:

Title: Re: HMS Endurance found
Post by: judgedredd on March 17, 2022, 06:42:09 PM

Ah...well, I'd suggest it's more historical than scientific  :bitenails: :liar:

In any event, if you ever get to watch the "mini series" Shackleton with Kevin Brannagh, you should. It's excellent

Title: Re: HMS Endurance found
Post by: bbmike on March 17, 2022, 06:51:53 PM

Aye, it is an excellent mini series. And if you ever see Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch, it's also excellent (for a cheap...inexpensive?...whiskey).  8)

(https://img.thewhiskyexchange.com/900/vatted_sha1.jpg)

Title: Re: HMS Endurance found
Post by: bob48 on March 17, 2022, 07:01:15 PM

See, if he had been drinking single malt, all would have been well.

Title: Re: HMS Endurance found
Post by: bbmike on March 17, 2022, 07:04:08 PM

 ;D