In 1914 an exploration team in Antarctica was shipwrecked. In a
rescue mission to save his crew Shackleton and few other men set out
from Antarctica to New S. Wales for help. The mission was a success. In
this documentary, a modern day crew assembles to find out what it was
like to tackle the same sea journey followed by a trek over mountains
using only period gear. No modern navigation tools, no modern cooking
equipment or clothes, even a replica boat just like Shackleton’s. For
safety the boat was fitted with a GSP that an observer ship monitored
and a there was a radio for emergencies. The adventure is spread out
over 3 episodes. It was fascinating to watch them travel with such
rudimentary equipment and still know where they were going. I won’t
spoil any surprises because it feels like a real adventure is unfolding
as you watch. I thoroughly enjoyed it and very highly recommend it. It’s
a fabulous documentary but could be enjoyed as an action adventure
survival movie.
[There is also a companion book to the DVD. The title is the same,
Chasing Shackleton.]
[Also available in
Chasing Shackleton DVD on PBS web site ]
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