Shipwreck of the 'Endurance' found safe thanks to satellite data

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2022

Over a century ago, Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance sank in Antarctica, trapped and crushed by the ice. The crew survived and the incredible rescue operation made the polar explorer's expedition legendary. The wreck has now been located with the support of the German Aerospace Center. DLR provided TerraSAR-X satellite images that enabled safe navigation through the ice-covered Weddell Sea. DL