Shackleton: Death or Glory

Shackleton: Death or Glory

"Can six men endure Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic rescue mission today?"

This series follows a modern expedition that re-creates Sir Ernest Shackleton's trans-Antarctic expedition, which launched in 1914. The series joins a crew of five intrepid explorers, led by renowned adventurer, scientist, and author Tim Jarvis, as they duplicate Shackleton's epic sea-and-land voyage in a replica of the original explorer's lifeboat.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Shackleton: Death or Glory

First Air Date

October 10, 2013

Last Air Date

October 24, 2013

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Discovery

S01E03

Beyond Endurance

Following the successful sea crossing from Elephant Island, Tim Jarvis must now traverse the mountains of South Georgia to complete his re-enactment of Shackleton’s “double.” But injury, illness, and bad weather are against him.

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