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Endurance (1933)

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Clip description

This clip taken during Shackleton’s 1917 Antarctic expedition shows Frank Hurley filming from the specially constructed platform rigged under the bosun and the bow of the Endurance as it smashes through ice flows. Frank Hurley climbs back down with his camera.

Curator’s notes

This clip shows the daring and determined Frank Hurley, and his courageous efforts to capture footage of the expedition.