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Legendary Shipwreck Found: Ernest Shackleton's Lost Vessel Discovered

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Breaking news: Dive into the mystery of Ernest Shackleton's final voyage as his lost ship, Quest, is finally found after years of searching!

Ernest Shackleton, the legendary Irish explorer, is renowned for his daring expeditions to Antarctica. Shackleton, born in Kilkea, Ireland, in 1874, led multiple British expeditions to the icy continent, with his fourth cut short tragically in 1922 when he suffered a fatal heart attack aboard the Quest. Sixty years later, a Canadian-led team of divers made a historic discovery in the Labrador Sea - the wreckage of Shackleton's last vessel, Quest, at a depth of 390 meters.

The find marks a significant moment in maritime history, shedding new light on Shackleton's final journey. The quest to locate the Quest was an arduous one, led by renowned shipwreck hunter David Mearns and researcher Antoine Normandin. The discovery not only reveals the fate of Shackleton's ill-fated expedition but also provides a tangible link to the 'heroic age of Antarctic exploration.'

In a poignant twist of fate, Shackleton's final resting place is now revealed as the Quest emerges from the depths, bringing closure to a chapter in exploration history. The ship's discovery serves as a testament to Shackleton's enduring legacy and the relentless spirit of discovery that drives explorers to push the boundaries of human endeavor.

Excitement mounts as the world eagerly awaits further revelations from the recovered wreckage of Quest, unraveling more mysteries surrounding Shackleton's final voyage. This historic find cements Shackleton's place in the annals of exploration, showcasing the indomitable will of those who dare to venture into the unknown.

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Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton's last ship has been found off ... (NPR)

The explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and he was in the early stages of a fourth when he died of a heart attack aboard the Quest near ...

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Shipwreck of explorer Ernest Shackleton's 'last vessel' found off ... (thejournal.ie)

Shackleton was born in Kilkea, Ireland, in 1874 and died in January 1922, aged 47, after suffering a heart attack on board his expedition ship, the Quest, while ...

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Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's shipwrecked Quest found on ... (Irish Post)

THE wreck of the ship on which Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died has been located on the ...

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Polar Explorer Ernest Shackleton's Lost Ship Finally Found On ... (2oceansvibe News)

Shackleton was on what would have been his fourth expedition to Antarctica when he died at age 47 aboard the Quest.

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Wreck of Quest, Shackleton's last ship, found 390 meters deep off ... (MercoPress)

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is reporting that an international team has found the wreck of the last ship belonging to Antarctic explorer Sir ...

Canadia-Led Team finds Wreck of "Quest", Shackleton's Last Ship ... (High North News)

A team of divers in Atlantic Canada has found "The Quest", the ship on which renowned polar explorer Ernest Shackleton died in 1922, the Royal Canadian ...

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Legendary Antarctic explorer's last ship found 60 years after ... (UNILAD)

The wreckage of Quest, the last ship to be sailed by renowned explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, has been discovered after 60 years.

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Shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton's 'last vessel' found off Canadian coast (Independent.ie)

The ship on which Sir Ernest Shackleton made his final voyage has been found. Quest was located in the Labrador Sea off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada.

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Wreckage Of Ernest Shackleton's Last Vessel Discovered Off ... (Marine Insight)

The search for Quest was rigorous, led by famous shipwreck hunter David Mearns and main researcher Antoine Normandin.

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Ernest Shackleton's ship Quest found off the coast of Canada (The Irish Times)

Locating the Quest โ€“ a schooner-rigged steamship which sank on a 1962 seal hunting voyage โ€“ represents a last link to the โ€œheroic age of Antarctic explorationโ€, ...

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Shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton's 'last vessel' found off Canadian coast (Independent.ie)

The ship on which Ernest Shackleton made his final voyage has been found. Quest was located in the Labrador Sea off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada.

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Ernest Shackleton's Last Ship Found on the Ocean Floor Near ... (Gizmodo)

The Quest sank in 1962 after being crushed by ice...a familiar story for Shackleton's ships.

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Quest for the Quest: lost Shackleton boat found (Divernet)

Quest, the schooner-rigged boat that belonged to the celebrated Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton when he made his final voyage, has been discovered ...

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