Shackleton’s Endurance

Client: The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

Borough: N/A

Date: 2022 - present

This project is something of a departure from our usual brief. In late 2022, we were approached by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to work on the Conservation Management Plan for Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, which was discovered at the bottom of the Weddell Sea, east of the Antarctic Peninsula in March 2022. It is a privilege to work on this piece of marine history and an opportunity to develop our portfolio of delivering on historical projects. 

The discovery of the wreck made headlines around the world and there are numerous stakeholders and organisations that require consultation regarding the surveying, conservation and management of the vessel. An open consultation is planned for summer 2024.