By Endurance We Conquer – The Spirit of Shackleton
This T-shirt carries the powerful motto of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the legendary Antarctic explorer whose 1914–1917 Endurance expedition has become one of the greatest survival stories in human history. When the ship Endurance was trapped and crushed by the Weddell Sea ice, Shackleton and his crew faced insurmountable odds with unbreakable will. Through months of extreme hardship, not a single man was lost—testament to leadership forged in ice and resolve carved from the cold.
Worn today, By Endurance We Conquer speaks not just to Shackleton’s era but to all who face adversity with courage and tenacity. Printed in a crackled, vintage style, this tee honours the legacy of endurance itself—undaunted, dignified, and determined. Whether you admire history, leadership, or the rugged romance of the polar frontier, this shirt is a reminder that true conquest is not through force, but perseverance.
Motif also on right sleeve.


EU representative: Vintage Antarctica Ltd, Hello@VintageAntarctica.com, Pembs, WLS, SA63, GB
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean