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Shackleton Eyes 800 mile land crossing of Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton outlines plans for a land crossing of the last continent from the Weddell Sea to south of Australia. The expedition will land in December with 100 dogs and a 6 man dog driver team to traverse 900 miles of uncharted terrain under the British flag. Researchers aim to gather long term meteorology and open sea observations to aid Argentine and Chilean agriculture, while carrying a 35 ounce daily ration and efficient snow to water cooking system.
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