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2. Voyage of the James Caird - Wikipedia

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   Launching the James Caird from the shore of Elephant Island, 24 April 1916 The voyage of the James Caird was a journey of 1,300 kilometres (800 mi) from Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands through the Southern Ocean to South Georgia, undertaken by Sir Ernest Shackleton and five companions to obtain rescue for the main body of the stranded Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 ...

3. Elephant Island - Wikipedia

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   Elephant Island is an ice-covered, mountainous island off the coast of Antarctica in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands, in the Southern Ocean.The island is situated 245 kilometres (152 miles) north-northeast of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, 1,253 kilometres (779 miles) west-southwest of South Georgia, 935 kilometres (581 miles) south of the Falkland Islands, and 885 ...

4. Sir James Caird, 1st Baronet, of Belmont Castle - Wikipedia

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   The largest of the ship's boats, the James Caird, in which six of Endurance 's crew made their epic small-boat voyage of 700 nautical miles (1,300 km; 810 mi) from Elephant Island to South Georgia, was named in appreciation of Caird's contribution. Caird himself died two months prior to Shackleton's arrival at Stromness, South Georgia.

5. Ernest Shackleton - Wikipedia

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   Launching the James Caird from the shore of Elephant Island, 24 April 1916. Elephant Island was an inhospitable place, far from any shipping routes. Rescue by means of a chance discovery was very unlikely, so Shackleton decided to risk an open-boat journey to the South Georgia whaling stations where he knew help would be available. [152]

6. South Georgia - Wikipedia

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   It has no tree cover, and there is generally snow on the island during the winter months (April–November). The terrain is mountainous, with a central ridge and many fjords and bays along the coast. South Georgia is a breeding ground for elephant seals, [13] fur seals, [14] [15] and king penguins. The island is home to the South Georgia ...

7. This Unspoiled Island In Georgia Has A Rich History And ... - AOL

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   Discover the rich history and archaeological significance of Stallings Island in Columbia County, Georgia. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

8. Harry McNish - Wikipedia

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   The voyages of the James Caird: the trip to Elephant Island is shown in green, the voyage to South Georgia in blue. [ image reference needed ] McNish used the mast of another of the boats, the Stancomb Wills , to strengthen the keel and build up the small 22 foot (6.7 m) long boat, so it would withstand the seas during the 800 mile (1480 km) trip.

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