08/07/2026
For the first time in history, we have seen Quest beneath the waves.
Today, the final expedition ship of Sir Ernest Shackleton has revealed her secrets from 390 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea.
As official expedition partner of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Heroic Age Expedition, we are proud to be part of this historic moment - following a journey that began in 2024, when Shackleton’s Quest was located for the first time. Our co-founder Martin Brooks was part of that landmark expedition that rediscovered the wreck, and now we are witnessing the next chapter of her story unfold.
Captured for the very first time by deep-sea technology, these remarkable images reveal Quest resting on the seabed, her bow transformed into an underwater habitat, covered in corals and anemones and surrounded by marine life.
But the wreck also tells a more complex story. Abandoned fishing nets still drape her decks, a reminder of the lasting impact of human activity in even the most remote corners of our oceans.
A century after Shackleton walked her decks, Quest continues her role as a vessel of discovery - helping us understand exploration, conservation and the enduring legacy of those who venture into the unknown.
The expedition continues.
📍 Labrador Sea
📸 Royal Canadian Geographical Society / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
