Erebus: The Story of a Ship
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From the Arctic to the Antarctic, HMS Erebus sailed into some of the most inhospitable waters on Earth. This is the remarkable tale of a vessel that witnessed both triumph and tragedy, carrying explorers James Clark Ross and Sir John Franklin on legendary polar expeditions that would shape our understanding of the frozen ends of the world.
Michael Palin brings his characteristic warmth and meticulous research to this epic maritime biography, following the ship through its years of glory and its mysterious final voyage. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries in Antarctica to the doomed Franklin expedition that would claim all 129 souls aboard, this is a story of courage, hubris, and the enduring allure of exploration. When Erebus was finally discovered on the Arctic seabed in 2014, it reignited one of history's greatest maritime mysteries.
