Shackleton lands in New Zealand


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Happened: 1909-03-23

Description

On 23 March 1909, Shackleton landed in New Zealand and cabled a 2,500-word report to the London Daily Mail, with which he had an exclusive contract. Amid the acclamation and unstinting praise that Shackleton received from the exploring community, including Nansen and Amundsen, the response of the Royal Geographical Society was more guarded. Its former president, Sir Clements Markham, privately expressed his disbelief of Shackleton's claimed latitude.

Expeditions

NameBegin DateEnd DateStart Head CountEnd Head Count
Nimrod Expedition 1907 1909