What was the new Farthest South latitude record set by Shackleton and his team during the Nimrod Expedition?
89°S
87°S
88°S
90°S
Answer
During the Nimrod Expedition of 1907-1909, Shackleton and three companions established a new Farthest South latitude record at 88°S, only 97 geographical miles from the South Pole. This was the largest advance to the pole in exploration history at the time.
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