Hope Cross unveiled in Dundee to honor Shackleton’s legacy
- The Hope Cross was originally built by Shackleton's crew in 1922 to honor their leader after his death.
- The cross was made from salvaged timber and served as a memorial for nearly a century before being replaced in 2018.
- Its unveiling in Dundee in October 2024 highlights the lasting impact of Shackleton's explorations and the significance of preserving historical artifacts.
In October 2024, a wooden cross commemorating Sir Ernest Shackleton was unveiled at the Discovery Centre in Dundee, Scotland, after being transported nearly 8,000 miles from Antarctica. This cross, known as the Hope Cross, was originally erected by Shackleton's crew in memory of their leader, who passed away in 1922 during his fourth expedition to the region. The cross was constructed from salvaged timber found at whaling stations and served as a memorial for almost a century before being replaced by a concrete monument in 2018. The decision to relocate the original cross to Dundee was made in 2021, highlighting the enduring legacy of Shackleton's explorations and the significance of the memorial. The unveiling of the Hope Cross not only honors Shackleton's contributions to exploration but also serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early explorers in the harsh environments of the Antarctic.