'Once-in-a-generation' expedition sets sail to survey famed polar expedition ships
The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel
Assessment
A major maritime survey is underway to examine two legendary polar exploration vessels, Quest and Terra Nova, both tied to iconic Antarctic expeditions. The condition and precise locations of these historically significant wrecks remain key questions for researchers. The expedition's findings could reshape understanding of early 20th century polar exploration and the final voyages of Shackleton and Scott.