Shackleton Leaves For Antarctic (1921)

Item title reads - Sir Ernest Shackleton and his devoted band of explorers leave on the “Quest“ for adventure in the Antarctic. M/S as the “Quest“ sails along and they raise the Union Jack, Sir Ernest waves from the ship, various shots as Tower Bridge opens its gate, M/S of the ship sailing through it, the bridge slowly closes afterwards. Intertitle reads - ’Good luck and God speed to all - not forgetting “Quest“’. Shot of the crew of the “Quest“ posing for the camera, pans up to show them all. C/U of a young man standing with a little black kitten on his shoulder. M/S of the Quest sailing off, the crew wave. Note: for another story about this expedition please see the story entitled ’Sir Ernest Shackleton’ in G 792 on *PM0238*. (Note for British Pathé staff: Hi-Def) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT