On 24 April 1916 Shackleton and five of his men began an epic 800-mile open-boat voyage to South Georgia, leaving the remaining 22 men behind on Elephant Island After three frustrated rescue ...

Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. The White Elephant has been a favorite of Nantucket, Massachusetts' bluebloods since the 1920s. Exactly how ritzy is it?

Never mind that it was an act of desperation. He and a few of his men would have to leave Antarctica's Elephant Island and summon help. It was the best hope for saving himself and the 27 other men ...