# Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott Documented in 3D
Canadian scientists have conducted a deep sea expedition to locate and digitally recreate the remains of two historic polar exploration vessels associated with early 20th-century Antarctic expeditions. The shipwrecks, which belonged to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Scott, have been documented in three-dimensional digital form following the successful underwater mission.
The vessels were discovered at depths exceeding 1,000 feet (305 metres) below the ocean surface. The expedition involved navigating challenging seafloor conditions, with researchers encountering darkness and silt before locating the bow of at least one of the wrecks. The detailed 3D documentation captures the current state of these historically significant vessels on the seafloor.
The project is part of what researchers describe as a "golden era for shipwreck investigating," reflecting advances in deep sea technology and exploration capabilities. The digitization of these wrecks preserves detailed records of the vessels for historical study and documentation, contributing to the understanding of these notable polar exploration expeditions.
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