Organisation: Antarctic Heritage Trust

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Army officer chosen to retrace Shackleton steps

A travel- and adventure-hungry Irish Army lieutenant has been selected as one of just three people selected to retrace the steps of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

Adventurers sought to follow in Crean’s footsteps

Wanted:Three young volunteers to retrace a path taken by one of our nation’s greatest explorers.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2015

Museum thaws Shackleton’s scotch — but not for tasting

A CRATE of Scotch whisky that has been frozen in Antarctic ice for more than a century is being slowly thawed by New Zealand museum officials — for analysis, not to be tasted.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010