3D Scans Reveal Details of HMS Endurance

The shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, lost in 1915 and discovered in 2022, has been meticulously scanned to produce stunning 3D images revealing intricate details of the vessel. The scanning utilized advanced underwater robots and 25,000 high-resolution images to create a digital model that highlights the ship's condition, including items like a flare gun and a shoe believed to belong to Shackleton's second-in-command. The wreck lies nearly 3,000 meters deep in the Weddell Sea, and the scans have been incorporated into a new documentary titled 'Endurance'. Despite being crushed by ice, the ship remains largely intact, offering insights into the historical expedition which resulted in the crew's miraculous survival. This exploration showcases the enduring fascination with polar expeditions and highlights the technological advancements in underwater archaeology.