Shackleton's journey By rameah Aug 8, 1914 Sail from England Dec 5, 1914 They depart to the whaling station at South Georgia Dec 7, 1914 Entered in the ice pack Jan 18, 1915 Endurance stuck in the ice. Oct 27, 1915 Endurance crushed, the ship can not move anymore. Nov 21, 1915 Endurance sinks Apr 9, 1916 Shackleton orders the lifeboats to be launched for Elephant Island. Apr 24, 1916 Shackleton decides to sail one of the life boats to South Georgia, where a whaling station is located, to get help. May 20, 1916 Shackleton and two man reach whaling station May 21, 1916 Three crew members rescued from a beach on South Georgia Aug 30, 1916 Shackleton rescues the 22 men on Elephant Island.