Synopses & Reviews
A tiny wooden boat defies a storm in the icy Weddell Sea. The four people aboard are tired, tense, and uncertain of their future. Their drinking water drains away through a leak in its tanks. This fateful crew is following in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton. In 1914, Shackleton took a crew of 27 to explore Antarctica. His ship got stuck in the ice, and eventually sank. Two years of hardship and heroism followed. To reenact the journey, both in a replica lifeboat and on foot across South Georgia, required meticulous planning and exceptional endurance. Stunning color photos accompany this exciting story.