Ernest Wild
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Henry Ernest Wild AM, known as Ernest Wild, was a British Royal Naval seaman and Antarctic explorer, a younger brother of Frank Wild. Unlike his more renowned brother, who went south on five occasions
Survivors of the Ross Sea party aboard Aurora. Ernest Wild is the short figure, fourth from left
The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917 is considered to be the last major expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Conceived by Sir Ernest Shackleton, the expedition was an
Endurance under sail, Antarctic Ocean, c. 1915 Paget colour photograph by Frank Hurley
Corporate sponsorship for the expedition; Aurora is loaded with paraffin provided by Shell.
Ernest Shackleton, leader of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition
Crew members working to free the ship from the ice