In a remarkable expedition conducted by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), a team of Canadian divers has found the long-lost ship of a renowned explorer. The ship, named Quest, was discovered in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Quest, which had embarked on its maiden voyage in 1917, met its unfortunate fate on May 5, 1962, while en route to Antarctica. The vessel sank near the coast of Labrador, after sustaining damage from ice during a seal hunt. The crew members were able to escape to nearby ships, salvaging some of the ship's cargo and valuables.

The discovery of Quest marks an important chapter in the enduring legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton, a polar explorer who led three expeditions to the Antarctic. In 1922, Sir Ernest passed away on the ship due to a massive heart attack while it was anchored at Grytviken Harbour on South Georgia Island. Historians often regard his death as the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, which had begun in the late 19th century.

The renowned shipwreck hunter, David Mearns, played a vital role in confirming the identity of the ship. After meticulously studying sonar images for several months, Mearns definitively confirmed that they had indeed found the wreck of Quest. The high-resolution side-scan sonar imagery aligned perfectly with the known dimensions and structural features of the ship, validating the discovery.

Although there are no plans to raise the ship from its current resting place at a depth of 1,280 feet in the Atlantic, Canadian divers are eager to further explore the site using a remotely operated vehicle. Their aim is to document and survey more of the wreck, shedding light on the events leading to its tragic demise.

John Geiger, the CEO of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, expressed his elation over the discovery, calling it "one of the final chapters in the extraordinary story of Sir Ernest Shackleton." Geiger emphasized Shackleton's courage and leadership, citing the tragedy of his untimely death as the only casualty among the ships under his command.

The RCGS hopes that the finding of Quest will serve as an inspiration for others to live courageously, following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. This voyage of discovery was the culmination of six years of planning and meticulous research of historical documents and logs.

As a piece of history lying in the depths of the Atlantic, Quest stands as a tangible connection to the daring spirit of exploration and the remarkable life of Sir Ernest Shackleton.