10. The Daring Open Boat Voyage
In April 1916, Shackleton and five men embarked on a perilous 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island in the 22.5-foot lifeboat, the James Caird. Battling treacherous seas and freezing temperatures, they navigated one of the world’s most hostile maritime routes. This feat is often regarded as one of the greatest small-boat journeys ever accomplished. (shackleton.com)
