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Ernest Shackleton's Last Ship 'Quest' Discovered After 62 Years

The wreck of the historic vessel was found by a Royal Canadian Geographical Society team off the coast of Labrador, Canada.

  • The Quest sank in 1962 after striking ice, ending up 1,280 feet below the Labrador Sea.
  • The ship was located using sonar equipment and extensive historical research.
  • Shackleton died aboard the Quest in 1922 during an expedition to the Antarctic.
  • The Quest continued to serve various roles, including as a minesweeper and sealing ship, before its sinking.
  • The discovery marks a significant chapter in the legacy of the famed Antarctic explorer.
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