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The Incredible Discovery of Shackleton's Ship, Quest: A Journey Through Time and Ice
In the depths of the Labrador Sea a discovery has been made that has sent ripples through the world of maritime enthusiasts. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, the Quest, has been found on th...
Read moreWhat to take on a sailing trip
As any seasoned sailor will know, packing for a sailing trip can be a challenge because space is very limited on a boat. Here is a rough guide of what you should have on-board plus a few other t...
Read moreSir Ernest Shackleton’s ship ‘Endurance’ has been found in the Weddell Sea 107 years after it was crushed by ice and sank to the freezing depths. Last month we excitedly relayed the news of the End...
Read moreThe hunt for Shackleton's Endurance wreck begins in Antarctica
A century after Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was crushed by a pack of ice in 1915, a team of modern adventurers are setting sail to the Antarctic aboard the Agulhas II, a South African icebre...
Read moreSir Ernest Shackleton & Arthur Beale
Yesterday marked the 100 year anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s untimely death aboard the vessel 'Quest' on his final expedition to Antarctica. The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition is seen b...
Read moreOiled Wool Pullovers, Submariner Jumpers, Sailors Roll Necks and why you need one!
They come under many names, but they haven't changed much through the centuries! Oiled Wool Pullovers have been an essential piece of kit for generations of seafarers, adventurers, wayfarers and va...
Read moreLayering - the sailors secret for a cold night watch!
Every adventurer knows the importance of layering clothing to maintain your temperature in the 'goldilocks' zone - not too hot and not too cold! Well, you probably already know what fans we are of ...
Read moreArthur Beale wasn’t always a Yacht Chandler! 06
We supplied many prestigious explorers and mountaineers. Our next few posts will cover just a few of our surprising clients. Ernest Shackleton Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO OBE FRGS FRSGS 18...
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