Sir Ernest Shacklton

  • Ernest Shacklton was born

    Ernest Shacklton was born
    Sir Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea, Republic of Ireland. in 1874.
  • Joined army

    Joined army
    Sir Ernest Shackleton joined the army in 1890.
  • Planed

    Planed
    Sir Ernest Shackleton started planning the trip to the south pole.
  • so much money!

    so much money!
    In 1909 Ernest was granted £20,000 ($40,000) from the british govornment.
  • Time to take action!

    Time to take action!
    Ernest Shackleton made the move and took the trip to the South Pole.
  • Sad times

    Sad times
    Ernest Shackleton died suddenly of angina pectoris on Jan. 5, 1922, and was buried on South Georgia Island.