Endurance: How A Stranded Crew Survived 2 Years In Antarctica | Great Adventurers | Absolute History

Earnest Shackleton's expedition to the Antarctic departed on December 5th, 1914. This would be The Endurance crew's last contact with land for 497 days. What followed became one of the most miraculous stories of bravery and resilience in human history. Shackleton will always be remembered for saving his men, stranded at the ends of the earth, with "not a life lost".
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[@RobBoudreau]

Interesting video, but it always surprises me how these Shackleton documentaries seem to hardly mention Frank Worsley. If not for Worsley's navigation abilities and seamanship in the lifeboat "James Caird" none of them would have survived. Shackleton certainly deserves his place in history for holding them all together, keeping their spirits up and making the decisions he made, but in the end it would all have been for nothing without Capt. Frank Worsley's amazing seamanship. I always think that should be more recognized than it ever seems to be.

[@rascallyrabbit717]

you will write a short book

[@MinaBritta]

​@@rascallyrabbit717 I agree .

[@marlenedryden9431]

Your point is well taken Write that expose and give credit where it’s due

[@ihavetoreturnsomevideotape2760]

I love amazing seaman

[@victorswenson5026]

I credit Frank Worsley also, nis seaman ship saved the day. Can you imagine taking a sexton sighting without only a glimpse of the sun and a pitching rowboat....Shackleton was an egomaniac desperately fleeing his loveless marriage...

[@M17CH68]

My father was part of the ANARE group and spent a year at Mawson and Davis in 1969. We lost my Dad April 2023 and watching this makes me remember the many books he had collected over the years about Shackleton,Mawson and Scott. Great watch, and I reckon it’s time for me to start reading about these courageous explorers, along with my dads written memoirs. Thanks for posting.

[@justinmix143]

Wow. That's amazing. May your father RIP, he sounds like an incredible man.

[@brisdowneasteats736]

These men were made of different stuff then most...to come out of that journey alive only to find the world destroyed by war. A truly amazing account of endurance indeed!

[@joeneil5485]

​@@SimonLloydGuitarcome off it, mate... proud of a crumbling empire built on injustice and violence...? the UK is on the right track now by God's grace...

[@chicagogyrl4846]

@@SimonLloydGuitarWho is “we”??

[@jimmydcricket5893]

​@@SimonLloydGuitarProud of what was done to the Irish?

[@LeMagnum440]

@@joeneil5485 Lol only jealous, if your lot had fought harder you,d be in charge.

[@joeneil5485]

@@LeMagnum440 my lot...? who's this then...?

[@dmt9905]

My grandad was onboard this ship. Can’t believe you made a documentary about his gap year!

[@LindaStoronsky-yk4df]

What a remarkable journey for your grandfather. Thank you for sharing it.

[@PatriciaBowman-ml8qv]

What was his name. À hero just like all who survive. I bet he had great stories to tell

[@christyluvs80sXo]

No matter how many times I hear this story, I am always amazed by the absolute driving sheer will to live of these men! Absolutely strong!

[@Robert-eg2oy]

The very best survival story ever .

[@adrianops7]

Men of true grit. Respect!

[@olikane530]

Even just one of Shackleton's escapades would leave me exhausted for rest of existence 😅

[@loretta_3843]

I know myself well enough to know this would be a nightmare journey for me.

[@chrilleman16]

Same, I would break, 100%

[@Mone333Williams]

I'd get thru it..but would I do it again..hell on.

[@howitstartsmm]

One man among just under 2 billion people that populated the planet. From one country with the resources and ambition. This one man assembled an expedition to a place only a handful of people even knew existed. He and his crew accomplished their goal, lost almost everything and through the crews knowledge and his leadership survived. No woke agenda, no toxic masculinity, no pronouns, no internet, no save the planet agenda. Just pure wanderlust and determination to do something memorable that would be talked about for hundreds of years. Thank you for your time and effort to bring this story to life, making it available for all.

[@kaganplant167]

They didn’t accomplish their goal, and nor were they backed by the country - the expedition was financed privately. Keep your culture war, identity politics bullshit to yourself.

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

Umm what… Woke agenda? Toxic masculinity? Do you mean woke like not asleep? Who does any kind of agenda while asleep, obviously you’ll be “woke”!

[@mrs.cracker4622]

One of the bravest men ever.

[@mckessa17]

Read the book, amazing story.

[@wyattsiebert6131]

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Journey is a phenomenal read

[@veramae4098]

The right time, the right place, the right man. Stunning.

[@angelicscalliwagshomeschoo3823]

I remember when we did a unit study on the antarctic explorers just thinking how unutterably mad they would have to be to put themselves in that position! Yet thank goodness they did because in sharing their journey with us, we get to be armchair explorers! All the excitement and none of the risk 🤣

[@Daniel_McDonald]

Wow, it's fascinating to learn about the early explorations of Antarctica and the challenges that these pioneers faced. Ernest Shackleton's story is truly inspiring, and it's amazing to see how his love for adventure and the sea began at such a young age. I can't wait to learn more about his expeditions and the legacy that he left behind. Thanks for sharing this informative and engaging video!

[@robertalpy]

That the British kept on with man hauling and couldn't bear to run down and eat their dogs is endearing if a bit foolish. But it is in line with the Anglo-American love of dogs. That oates walked out into a storm to die because he knew his comrades would not leave him otherwise shows great humanity. In wartime such an action would get him a Medal of Honor or a Victoria cross.

[@Harry-kk6qf]

The family house of the Oates was in Putney in South London, which is now marked with a plaque.

[@robertalpy]

@SimonLloydGuitar Well...until recently The Medal of Honor was equally hard to get until Obama and Trump started handing them out like candy. You used to have to kill alot of people and save a few in the same act. Now all you have to do is save a few.

[@chicagogyrl4846]

@@SimonLloydGuitarIf it’s unattainable, why have it??! 😂🤣

[@Weird.Dreams]

@@SimonLloydGuitar "Victoria Cross... is awarded to persons who, in the presence of the enemy, display the most conspicuous gallantry; a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice; or extreme devotion to duty." So basically you have to act like Duke Nukem or James Bond. Easy!

[@fordprefect80]

If they'd been lesser men the whole Endurance affair would have been a tale of tragedy.

[@abongiletsotsi7300]

I read the book tilted "Endurance" written by Alfred Lansing, and after reading that I shared a tear.

[@peterflynn9123]

If it were a work of fiction I would have dismissed it as 'far fetched' and 'ridiculous'. Instead it is one of history's most astonishing documents of human survival ever told

[@MxK589]

I am reading it now, I couldn't put the book down as they were making way through the Drake passage going against gales and huge waves 😮😮

[@LindaStoronsky-yk4df]

"Endurance" is an excellent book.

[@sheripacori2097]

I love history.❤

[@mountcam]

Same here

[@MerleLove-r1e]

I love this stuff, they’re nothing like this on earth. The men “forget about it” 😅😅😅

[@carltonbreezy]

It's chilly in my bedroom so I'm in my sleeping bag and I'm a bit peckish, i know exactly what these men went through.

[@Mdbz6767]

You are so brave 🙏🙏

[@StephanieFlynn-y3i]

A-hole.

[@DavidHopkinson-l8j]

Times that by 💯

[@scofab]

Fascinating tale ans well told, thank you.

[@mcryan3890]

Everyone in this is so well spoken

[@dondamon4669]

It's awful! I've never met an English person who speaks like these my whole life!?

[@dondamon4669]

It's obviously fake

[@LindaStoronsky-yk4df]

Scripted but very entertaining.

[@Alyathaean]

And they just found the Endurance last year

[@djp4206]

Mawson was my great grandma uncle she died in 2011 nora mawson been told this story all my life

[@stevewoo8099]

Was a great expedition.. rip to her ❤

[@BillyBob-wq9fl]

They dont go without Shackleton.. They dont survive without Shackleton.

[@johnh1353]

Amazing ... if it didn't really happen you would never believe it

[@v8valiant68]

The credit really goes too the captain not so much Shackleton

[@Bonny1212icloud]

Very fascinating story boy it took a lot to do that. There’s no way I could I can’t stand the cold address of discover someplace in the equator or somewhere tropical

[@Woody1072003]

I just read this book last week. Great timing here with this video

[@andersjonsson8403]

Thanks for a soo Good video over a fantastic hero!

[@pumirya]

Thanks for the video. It’s always cool to learn something new.

[@masterrafferty4065]

You may be a chad, you may even be a giga chad, but you'll never be Sir Ernest Chad-ckleton.

[@BobSpector-up7lw]

Thanks!

[@JoTracy]

We might all be moving to Antarctica when the climate gets to warm everywhere else

[@Mugwump7]

Too. Too warm. Too.

[@joy7218]

It's amazing that children can go to the military at 16 yrs old sometimes as young as 14.

[@joak-web]

It was the merchant navy

[@griggbaylee5808]

Ya they’re Molly coddled these days….,.,in first world countries

[@kimmccabe1422]

And i bet these men reminisced about their plight fondly many times over the years lol. Crazy

[@sf2132]

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[@vandapurvis9464]

Did you try, "absolutehistory"

[@nikkiis.7944]

How is the song called at the beginning of the video?

[@ByronBullets1]

They stopped making men like this. 😢

[@dscott130]

Just read the book.

[@colleenlongardner2692]

Thought the audio was poor.

[@SigEpBlue]

10:33 "Day 36: I went nuts on the box of Krispy Kreme donuts. Haha, sucks to be these other guys."

[@colmbrennan3443]

Gwan Tom crean bai 🇮🇪

[@darlenealvarado2875]

Just like the most of the soccer team who survived that plane crash in Chili in the mountains Snow and cold no food no water 😮

[@Scott-po6go]

Oh they had food

[@Cathal-yo4gz]

Rugby team

[@DavidHopkinson-l8j]

Just think of the poor doggies.. How cold and hungry the poor suckers would've been..

[@garywheeler60]

The smartest part of this was realizing they were a bunch of bloody fools. As a seasoned 10th generation Yacht Captain the idiocy described here is mind boggling.

[@mimiwonder]

As a daughter of a seaman, I too wondered why people praise these men who neglected to prepare and learn from their mistakes? There were largely selfish motivations in these expeditions (I.e. seeking fame and a need to get there first)

[@sudo_nym]

''The Boss''

[@annehedonia156]

But how did they survive the Scuurrrrvvvyyyy?? Sorry. Blame mr.Crabs 🦀

[@LindaStoronsky-yk4df]

Fresh seal meat provides vitamin C.

[@dondamon4669]

Stanley will always be the greatest explorer

[@ballockybill2277]

Tom Creane was the man !!

[@christinapankey1415]

Sad nobody tried to come their aid

[@ianmangham4570]

Far away very hard to get there

[@01MIDWAY]

You know it's going be a bad when the show starts off with 2 commercials...

[@Bhamloud47]

It’s an uninspired retelling of an old old tale using old interviews and photos to get views and money on KZbin. What did you expect?

[@VeeTwoPointOh]

I read a book based on this.

[@justinthyme5730]

Where does the oxygen come from at Antarctica?

[@tonyhanson1710]

Good gawd………ads? No thanks.

[@edwinsalau150]

A good snippy bbb

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Died, 7th of January, at age of 47 ...2 7's ...4,& 7 =11 ...I am 11th child of 13 children ...interesting ...grateful you posted 📫 video ...well done ✔

[@dondamon4669]

What are you talking about?

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

@@dondamon4669 my message is, you need a foot massage 👣 then proceed to pull those elongated nose 👃 hairs, with a pair of tweezers ...improves your mood, and look 😁👍

[@MCC4RTHY1]

So. He had a miracle, the lord delivered him from the grasp of death and instead of being grateful and never going back he went back…. Well.

[@1100BFK]

Shackelton

[@ryanturner5437]

Sounds like a tall tale. Kinda like the moon landing

[@lindsayimms9234]

Just 250 miles

[@vaughanpower4538]

Now you can take a cruise there and eat caviar while you watch killer whales.

[@raymondtorres-gy8uj]

Imagine if they would'nt have made it back, they history books would'nt have known for sure what happened to them so all kinds of theory's about what happened...They frozed to death, Shackleton went más & killed them all, My favorite of all that they always do with these missing people like them....The Aliens 👽😂 took them to another dimensión...🤫😱👽😂😂🛸👽

[@dropas4136]

Tenacity regimen

[@russell2910]

I don't care what anyone says, stranded crews are the best kind of crews.

[@RealJohnnyDingo]

Grilled penguin and snowcones FTW 😎

[@faxenmacher4633]

Penguin meat is said to taste like an oily blend of beef, codfish, and duck cooked together in a pot with blood and cod-liver oil for sauce.

[@ihavetoreturnsomevideotape2760]

​@@faxenmacher4633better than having to eat a member of your crew though.

[@faxenmacher4633]

@@ihavetoreturnsomevideotape2760 Depends how much you like them tbh. People taste like BBQ pork with a honey glaze "allegedly".

[@Useaname]

They do

[@joeneil5485]

That young guy from Cambridge speaking in this video is clearly a dangerous maniac...

[@LeslieHiles-mn9fg]

Endurance a quality worthy of acquiring...you willing? Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@twisstedcrowez]

You need 2 gallons of water per person a day just for eating....(boiling food ) and drinking

[@tonyflamingo6681]

Theres a tv show that covers this called THE TERROR. Really good stuff

[@VeeTwoPointOh]

Also a book

[@v8valiant68]

No that's based on the Franklin expedition

[@otheremail123]

There is a book about this, Endurance by Alfred Lancing.

[@robertalpy]

Seal is not a good tasting meat but not as bad as shark or walrus. Artic treks are not known for food eating except for the Scandinavians who will eat their dogs which I hear isn't so bad. But as an American I'd almost rather eat a man than a dog...almost.

[@griggbaylee5808]

Yeah, I think you’ll find your morals and ethics adapt to the situation,

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

the dogs ate their comrades,.......... the norwegians left a ton of food in antarctica,......

[@edwhitson9873]

Was Emily his cousin?

[@umvhu]

Advertisers. A concept alien to their minds :- an unknown voice of unknown origin or voracity, is incapable of convincing me of anything at all. Is my mind odd?

[@fusiliers1]

Oh yeh No food or heat

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Let's see 👀 what's inside Antarctica ...what's underneath ...rich minerals? ...some multi-billionaire, get in there, get rewarded 💰

[@arcdecibel9986]

Sadly, commercial mining and drilling in Antarctica is prohibited. Not that it matters much. The average depth of the ice sheet is over a mile, so almost no resource is worth the expense of simply extracting it. Oil and natural gas may be possibilities one day, but for now, we've got oceans of the stuff in far easier places to access.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

@@arcdecibel9986 yes. Who prohibits mining? Who are these frauds? 🐊

[@arcdecibel9986]

@@MapleSyrupPoet The Protection to the Antarctic Treaty of 1991 and its signatory nations, the British Antarctic Survey and member nations, and some scientific bullshit organization whose head is in Hawaii, for some reason. Probably others. So I guess the militaries of those nations would be enforcing the ban. And yes, that seems like a violation of natural rights to me, if they enforced it on an independent party or person.

[@FallenAngel53]

9:14 we were all just semen once

[@coffeetalk924]

I survived 2 years in church one Sunday morning 😉

[@YerkesVeronica-e3m]

Anderson Robert Miller Barbara Harris Mary

[@Mitchell_Coburn]

Hey brother just an FYI, there is porn being posted under your name on Facebook. I think you got hacked

[@hhazelhoff1363]

The should of brought sati literally phones, and a star link with them. Not to mention a epirb.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Well visit Elephant Is in 6 months, dreams do come true😅.

[@1eyewilly]

Why would anyone want to explore a block of ice?

[@ProfEmerita]

As a business professional emerita, I know that Mr. Musk is phenomenal, a genius who can manifest his visions. If an individual has a problem with him, that person should seek what his or her own problems are…

[@jameslarkin8494]

For a complete failure,i love how the reporters turn them into heros. Brit failures,talking about rewriting history? What Is Rewriting? Rewriting is the process of going through a rough draft and fixing things that don't work for you.

[@paulbarbacano1109]

Sry... Great story.... Find it hard to believe

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We😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@FrankSinatraTheSecond]

Monke

[@Morra5472]

Are you monk?

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Monk

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​@@FrankSinatraTheSecond 👍🏻

[@hambonesmithsonian8085]

Mönke

[@scottbubb2946]

🍌

[@roxanaalnatour5916]

Lol, if I ever hear "advancement and fame" again, I'll puke lol smh, overkill phrase

[@charlesmcmillion5118]

Naval semen???

[@jayebae5362]

I dislike documentarys like this adding in dramatic nonsense.

[@prickhead]

I'll never complain about my silly problems ever again.

[@Communistsarentpeople]

Decidedly uncomfortable

[@MikeCrosby-x7s]

You lost me I'm falling asleep

[@bottleneck69]

I would’ve had to get away from that wife too

[@suckmyass101]

Jesus christ man can you make the intro even longer

[@legalise.nuclearbombs]

Fuck it. If they can do 2 years in Antarctica, I could do 2 years at Goldman Sachs working 100 hours a week. Let's do this shit.

[@tu0ootu]

Did you jack yet ?

[@griggbaylee5808]

Is that you santos?

[@legalise.nuclearbombs]

@@griggbaylee5808 No idea who that is

[@leroyhovatter7051]

@@legalise.nuclearbombs my dogs butt stinks

[@legalise.nuclearbombs]

unkind of you to expose him publicly like this @@leroyhovatter7051