NOVA S29E15 — Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance

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NOVA•Season 29•Episode 15

Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance

7.2/10 · 8 votesMar 26, 200255 min

Ranked #12 of 15 in Season 29•−0.3 vs season avg

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In October and November 1999, NOVA journeyed into ice-choked Antarctic waters and onto the shores of rugged Elephant and South Georgia Islands as we followed in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. This legendary explorer's 1914-1916 Endurance expedition is one of the greatest survival stories

Directed bySarah Holt, Kelly Tyler

Written bySarah Holt, Kelly Tyler

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Episode Summary

"Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance" is episode 15 of NOVA season 29. It scored 7.2/10 from 8 votes, ranking #12 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sarah Holt, Kelly Tyler and written by Sarah Holt, Kelly Tyler, it aired on March 26, 2002.

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