This event has been cancelled.


This Polar Lecture covers the search for Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship Endurance from inception in 2012 through to the discovery of the wreck in 2022, on the seabed of the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, given by renowned maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound.

At the end of the presentation there will be the unveiling of a new 3D digital model of the wreck on the seabed that attendees will be able to study in detail at their leisure.

This fundraising lecture is in support of the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute.

Booking information

This event has been cancelled by the organisers.

This event has not been organised by the Society. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking please contact the event organiser, Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute, via friends@spri.cam.ac.uk 

Venue information

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR. Please enter via the Exhibition Road entrance. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

  • Step-free access to the event
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance dogs are welcome
  • Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org

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