12. Endurance (Franklin’s Other Ship)
In March 2022, the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, was located nearly intact beneath the Weddell Sea’s icy depths. Lying at about 3,000 meters, the wooden hull, rigging, and deck structures remain remarkably preserved by the frigid, oxygen-poor environment. BBC News. ROV imagery captured details of crew quarters, galley equipment, and expedition supplies, offering fresh data on early 20th-century polar exploration gear. Ongoing surveys aim to map cargo distribution and hull damage, deepening our understanding of Shackleton’s 1914-15 voyage and survival tactics in extreme conditions.
