Nimrod sets sail

Happened: 1907-08-11

Description

After inspection by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Nimrod sailed on 11 August 1907. Shackleton remained behind on expedition business; he and other expedition members followed on a faster ship.

Expeditions

NameBegin DateEnd DateStart Head CountEnd Head Count
Nimrod Expedition 1907 1909

Objects

NameType
Nimrod Sea-going Vessel