For which Expedition did Mackintosh first go to Antarctica?
Terra Nova
Discovery
Nimrod
Endurance
Answer
The Nimrod Expedition, led by Ernest Shackleton, was Mackintosh's first Antarctic expedition. It took place from 1907 to 1909 and aimed to reach the South Pole. Although the expedition fell short of its primary goal, it achieved several significant accomplishments, including reaching the furthest south latitude at the time and conducting valuable scientific research.
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