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 assigned Aurora to assist in setting up supply depots along the route of his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. After encountering delays due to sea ice in McMurdo Sound in January 1915, Aurora successfully navigated further south and sent teams to establish these depots.