What was the ultimate goal of Mackintosh’s Ross Sea party?
South Pole
Supply depots
Scientific research
Whaling operation
Answer
The ultimate goal of Mackintosh's Ross Sea party was to establish a series of supply depots along the Antarctic coast to support Ernest Shackleton's transcontinental expedition. The depots were intended to provide vital supplies and provisions for Shackleton's team as they traversed the harsh Antarctic landscape, ensuring their survival and success in their daring exploration.
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