Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Dan Snow launches search for shipwreck aboard the Discovery
HISTORIAN Dan Snow has appeared live on TV from Dundee to announce an epic Antarctic expedition to find a lost ship captained by the same man who helped lead the RRS Discovery.
Mr Snow, who is known for his work as a TV presenter and podcaster, will be joining the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust on their voyage to find the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance.
It was lost during the explorer’s second voyage to the Antarctic when it became stuck in ice, forcing the men aboard into a fight for their survival.
The presenter announced his plans to join the expedition while standing on the deck of Shackleton’s first Antarctic ship – the Discovery.
To add to the significance, today also marks the 100th anniversary of Shackleton’s death from a heart attack.
Tweeting yesterday morning, he said: “On the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, I’m aboard one of his old ships – @DiscoveryDundee – to announce that @ HistoryHit is going on the expedition to find his famous shipwreck Endurance in the Antarctic.
“We’re leaving in a month from Cape Town, and we’re working with @RGS_IBG and @ReachtheWorldco to bring the story and science to as many people globally as we can.
“He wanted Discovery for his epic voyage south in 1914 but couldn’t afford it. It was sent by the government to rescue his men.”
During his lifetime, the explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic – his first was aboard the Discovery, which is now kept at Dundee’s Waterfront as one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
Shackleton served as third officer during its 1901-1904 voyage, but was sent home early due to his health.