This exhibition documents the remarkable 'Selma Expeditions' voyage to Antarctica, a journey inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary endurance. It chronicles the crew's navigation of challenging polar waters, including the Weddell and Ross Seas. Learn about their significant achievements, such as setting a world record for sailing furthest south and the first Polish ascent of Mount Erebus. The display highlights the resilience and determination required for such an ambitious polar exploration.
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This exhibition chronicles the 'Selma Expeditions' voyage to Antarctica, inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton's endurance journey. It details the crew's achievements, including a world record for sailing furthest south and climbing Mount Erebus.
The 'Selma Expeditions: Antarctica - Endurance' exhibition documents a significant Polish-Czech sailing expedition that retraced the routes of Sir Ernest Shackleton's historic Antarctic journeys. Commemorating Shackleton's motto 'Endurance', the voyage aimed to reach key locations associated with his expeditions. The exhibition highlights the creation of a dedicated crew and their successful navigation to crucial sites in the Antarctic, including South Georgia, Elephant Island, the Weddell Sea, and the Ross Sea, reaching locations like the Bay of Whales and Mount Erebus. The journey spanned 363 days, covering 22,934 nautical miles, and included participation in the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race 2014. A key achievement was setting a world record for sailing furthest south, reaching 78º43'926 S in the Antarctic Ross Sea. The expedition also involved the first Polish ascent of Mount Erebus, an active volcano on Ross Island. The narrative details the challenges faced, including storms, ice packs, and extreme cold, emphasizing the crew's resilience and determination.
The exhibition was open during the museum's regular operating hours. Information regarding admission fees and ticketing policies can be found in the 'Tickets' section of the museum's website.
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