# Quest and Terra Nova wreck surveys progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shackleton-quest-wreck-survey
> Updated: 2026-08-03T18:10:28.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 7.

Since the initial July 8 dive that first visualized Shackleton’s Quest, the Canadian‑led expedition has repeatedly surveyed both Quest and the Terra Nova wreck. Using the crewed DSV Alvin, ROVs and the Voyis 3‑D imaging system, teams captured 5.2K video, high‑definition photographs and photogrammetric data, producing detailed 3‑D digital twins of the hull, deckhouse, mast and ornamental bow of each ship. The surveys have documented the wrecks’ condition—including tangled fishing nets, coral and fish communities—and highlighted the sites as thriving marine habitats. Follow‑up dives on July 10, 13 and 16 refined the visual record and confirmed plans to map additional Arctic wrecks. A joint July 14 mission also generated comprehensive 3‑D models of Terra Nova, noting its double helm and ornate bow. The August 3 deployment added close‑up imagery of Quest’s hull and superstructure, further supporting the digital reconstruction. Throughout, project leaders stress the work’s value for preserving polar‑exploration heritage, inspiring future explorers and studying the ecosystems that now occupy the historic wrecks.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Ernest Shackleton’s ship Quest photographed on ocean floor

Canadian and US researchers used submersibles to capture the first close‑up images of Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, Quest, resting at 1,280 ft in the Labrador Sea, revealing its structure and marine life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ernest-shackletons-ship-quest-photographed-on-ocean-floor

### 2026-07-16: Shackleton's Quest ship imaged and Polynesian migration linked to climate change

New images of Shackleton’s Quest wreck and a climate‑driven study of Polynesian eastward migration reveal fresh insights into historic seafaring.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shackletons-quest-ship-imaged-and-polynesian-migration-linked-to-climate-change

### 2026-07-14: Canadian expedition captures detailed images of Terra Nova shipwreck

Canadian and U.S. scientists used submersibles to capture high‑resolution images and 3D models of the historic Terra Nova and Quest shipwrecks off Greenland, preserving the legacy of Scott and Shackleton.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-canadian-geographical-society-surveys-robert-falcon-scotts-terra-nova-wreck-with-3d-imaging

### 2026-07-13: Exploration of Ernest Shackleton’s Quest wreck yields high‑definition images and 3D model

An international team used the Alvin submersible and ROVs to capture high‑definition images of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Quest wreck in the Labrador Sea, planning a 3D digital replica and future surveys of the “

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/exploration-of-ernest-shackletons-quest-wreck-yields-highdefinition-images-and-3d-model

### 2026-07-10: Quest shipwreck images reveal historic vessel and marine life off Labrador

Remote‑operated footage shows the Quest shipwreck, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s historic vessel, 400 m deep off Labrador, offering insights into marine colonisation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quest-shipwreck-images-reveal-historic-vessel-and-marine-life-off-labrador

### 2026-07-10: Alvin submersible maps Shackleton’s ship Quest wreck in Labrador Sea

Alvin and ROVs were used by Canadian and U.S. researchers to map Shackleton’s ship Quest wreck in the Labrador Sea, creating a digital 3‑D model while noting wildlife habitat and fishing‑net damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alvin-submersible-maps-shackletons-ship-quest-wreck-in-labrador-sea

### 2026-07-08: Canadian team surveys Ernest Shackleton’s wrecked ship Quest in Labrador Sea

A Canadian expedition using the Alvin submersible first examined Shackleton’s wrecked ship Quest in the Labrador Sea, aiming to map it in 3D and highlighting ocean‑pollution concerns.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-team-dives-to-historic-shackleton-ship-quest-wreck

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