In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton tasked Aurora to help set up supply depots along the route for his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. After being delayed by sea ice in McMurdo Sound in January 1915, Aurora managed to make its way further south, and sent teams off to set up the depots.
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton commissioned Aurora to support the establishment of supply depots along the route of his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. After encountering sea ice in McMurdo Sound in January 1915, Aurora proceeded further south and dispatched teams to set up these depots.