How did the crew of the Endurance escape after the ship was crushed?
By helicopter rescue
By camping on sea ice and using lifeboats
By building a new ship
By walking to the nearest research station
Answer
The crew of the Endurance escaped by camping on the sea ice until it disintegrated, then launching lifeboats to reach Elephant Island and ultimately South Georgia Island. This stormy ocean voyage of 720 nautical miles is considered Shackleton's most famous exploit.
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