Ernest Shackleton's ship found off Antarctica coast after more than 100 years

Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance, which disappeared in 1915, has finally been found off the coast of Antarctica.

The ship had not been seen since it was crushed by ice and sank in the Weddell Sea more than 100 years ago.

In February, the Endurance22 Expedition set off from Cape Town, South Africa, on a mission to locate it - a month after the 100th anniversary of Sir Ernest's death.

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Along with his crew, Sir Ernest attempted the first land crossing of Antarctica.

But the ship never reached the land, instead becoming trapped in dense ice, forcing the 28 men on board to eventually abandon it

Endurance was found at a depth of 3,008 metres and approximately four miles south of the position originally recorded by the ship's Captain Frank Worsley, the trust said.

Shackleton's escape from the clutches of the sea ice - without losing a single man - is seen as one of the most remarkable feats of survival in polar history, reports the Mirror.

Dr John Shears, the expedition leader, said: "The Endurance22 expedition has reached its goal. We have made polar history with the discovery of Endurance, and successfully completed the world's most challenging shipwreck search.

"In addition, we have undertaken important scientific research in a part of the world that directly affects the global climate and environment.

"We have also conducted an unprecedented educational outreach programme, with live broadcasting from on board, allowing new generations from around the world to engage with Endurance22 and become inspired by the amazing stories of polar exploration, and what human beings can achieve and the obstacles they can overcome when they work together."