The second attempt to find Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton’s sunken ship will begin next month

The Endurance expedition aims to explore Antarctica's Weddell Sea, where the iconic ship sank in 1915. Funded by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust, the Agula's 2 will attempt to locate the wreck using advanced technology. The team will deploy Saab Saber Tooth submersibles to conduct a high-resolution digital survey of the wreck, while also monitoring sea ice conditions.

What was the original mission of the Endurance ship in 1915?

• To find a new trade route

• To conduct a scientific study of penguins

• To make the first land crossing of Antarctica

• To explore the Arctic region

Who is funding the new expedition to find the Endurance?

• The South African Government

• The British Antarctic Survey

• The National Geographic Society

• The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust

What caused the failure of the 2019 expedition to locate the Endurance?

• Mechanical failure of the ship

• Loss of contact with the autonomous underwater vehicle

• Inaccurate location data

• Bad weather conditions

What technology will be used in the new expedition to survey the wreck?

• Satellite imaging

• Manned submarines

• Drones

• Saab Saber Tooth submersibles

What additional program will the expedition undertake besides surveying the wreck?

• Climate change research

• Marine life study

• Sea ice monitoring and measurements

• Underwater archaeology