Ernest Shackleton's 'last ship' discovered off the coast of Newfoundland

The Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship that sank on a seal hunting voyage in 1962, is a significant link to the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. Led by John Geiger, the search for the Quest was described as one of the final chapters in the extraordinary story of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton's doomed expedition with the Endurance became one of the most gruelling survival ordeals in history after the ship got trapped in pack ice. Following Shackleton's death, the Quest continued towards the Weddell Sea but struggled in icy conditions and its crew returned despondent to the UK. The vessel was located on the seafloor off the coast of Newfoundland, almost exactly as it was before sinking. Shackleton's original plan was to explore the Arctic regions of Canada, but he redirected to the Antarctic after losing financial support. The wreck of the Quest was found using cutting-edge technology and historical records, and the team plans to photograph it later this year. Shackleton's legacy as one of the greatest explorers of all time continues to endure, with his leadership and care for his men being highlighted by experts like David Mearns.