Real Reasons Endurance Sank–study Finds Shackleton Knew of Ship's Shortcomings
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A new study suggests that Ernest Shackleton was aware of the Endurance's design flaws that contributed to its sinking, sparking discussion about the expedition's preparedness and decision-making.
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The paper ("Why Did Endurance Sink" - Polar Record) cited by the article is signficantly more detailed: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/polar-record/article...
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