New Study Reveals Why the Endurance Sank

The article discusses a new study that reveals why the Endurance, a ship used by explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915. The study suggests that Shackleton was aware of the ship's shortcomings and had expressed concerns about its design and construction prior to the expedition. The Endurance was built in 1912 and was specifically designed for polar exploration. However, the study found that the ship's wooden hull was not strong enough to withstand the extreme conditions of the Weddell Sea, which is known for its treacherous ice flows. Despite Shackleton's efforts to reinforced the hull, the ship was ultimately crushed by the ice and sank, stranding the crew on the ice for months before they were eventually rescued. The findings of this study provide new insights into the challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew during their ill-fated expedition, and highlight the importance of considering the limitations of equipment and technology when planning for such extreme environments.