Farthest South Record
Shackleton's four-man party reaches 88 degrees 23 minutes south, setting a new furthest-south record before turning back because supplies are dangerously low.
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1909 in Ireland
Explore 12 historical events and records for Ireland in 1909.
Historical records for Ireland in 1909
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January
March
Nimrod Expedition Leaves Antarctica
Nimrod departs Antarctica with Shackleton's expedition after the southern party returns safely from its record-setting journey.
Titanic Keel Laid
Titanic's keel is laid at Harland and Wolff, beginning construction of Yard Number 401.
June
Return to London after Nimrod
Shackleton returns to London to a public welcome after the Nimrod expedition's major geographical and scientific achievements.
Other events (month unknown)
Carlisle Helps Specify Titanic Lifeboat Layout
Alexander Carlisle participated in lifeboat planning for Titanic, whose original allocation later proved insufficient for everyone aboard.
Carlisle Plans Olympic Class Lifeboat Arrangements
Alexander Carlisle contributed to the design of lifeboat and deck arrangements for the Olympic class before his retirement.
Terra Nova Expedition
After Shackleton's Nimrod Expedition fails to reach the South Pole despite setting a furthest-south record, Scott tells Crean that they should attempt the Pole themselves.
Titanic Construction Inspection
Inspects construction work as Titanic's hull rises on Slipway Number 3.
Titanic Drawing Office Supervision
Supervises detailed drawing-office work as Titanic's design is translated into construction plans.
Titanic Hull Design
Oversees design principles used while Titanic's steel hull takes shape in Belfast.
Titanic Keel Laid in Belfast
Thomas Andrews supervised shipbuilding work as Titanic's keel was laid in a berth beside her sister Olympic.
Titanic Keel Preparation
Helps oversee preparations for construction of Harland and Wolff Yard Number 401.
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