Ships frozen in ice: Shackleton's shipwreck vs Nansen's clever idea

Two of the most extraordinary yet unsuccessful polar expeditions (Sir Ernest Shackleton and Fridtjof Nansen) are contrasted in terms of technology and planning. In this documentary, we compare how the legendary ships Endurance and Fram, and their distinct technologies influenced the battle to reach the North and South Poles. There are many lessons we can draw from them even for today's explorers.

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[Chapters]
00:00 - Introduction to Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance Expedition
00:46 - The Legacy of the Fram and its Explorers
01:42 - Fridtjof Nansen: The Scientist and Adventurer
02:25 - Nansen's Study of Ice and the Arctic Challenge
03:27 - The Voyage of the Jeannette and Nansen's Inspiration
04:36 - Designing the Fram: A Ship to Survive the Ice
06:57 - The 1893 Expedition: Setting Sail Towards the North Pole
07:24 - Life and Challenges on the Ice
09:04 - Nansen's Bold Decision to Leave the Fram
10:01 - Survival in the Arctic Wilderness
11:59 - Ernest Shackleton's Ambitions and the Endurance
13:59 - The Outset of World War I and the Journey to Antarctica
14:45 - The Endurance Trapped: The Crew's Fight for Survival
16:08 - The Sinking of the Endurance and Life on Ice
17:19 - Shackleton's Daring Rescue Mission
18:41 - Analysis: Shackleton vs Nansen on Risk, Planning, and Technology