Vintage Photos of Polar Exploration

Three Wise Men
The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition (1921-22) was the last Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and the final episode in what is known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. This restored image shows Shackleton (left) and Frank Wild (right), alongside businessman John Rowett. They're on the bridge of the Quest after having paid a visit to Southampton, England to supervise the fitting out of the ship.

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