Ernest Shackleton Ad Art Print | Expedition Help Wanted Advertisement | Ship Sketch | Inspirational Adventure Home Decor | Vintage Poster

Celebrate the spirit of daring exploration and endurance with this striking art print inspired by Ernest Shackleton’s legendary (and possibly apocryphal) help wanted ad:

“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”

Set against a minimalist sketch of a ship sailing choppy seas, this piece evokes the gritty, adventurous ethos of early 20th-century exploration. The artwork is hand-drawn in a rugged, vintage engraving style with crisp black linework and stark contrast, channeling the era’s tone of stark realism and bold ambition.

This print is a perfect conversation starter for your office, study, library, or adventurous soul’s living space. It also makes a meaningful gift for those who admire leadership, courage, and historical feats of endurance.

Printed using giclée techniques on archival paper, this museum-quality art print is designed to last up to 200 years.

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⭐️ Key Features:
⭐️ Shackleton’s iconic expedition quote
⭐️ Hand-drawn sailing ship in a vintage engraving style
⭐️ Minimalist black and white aesthetic
⭐️ Giclée printed with archival pigment-based inks
⭐️ Available in 8x10”, 11x14”, and 16x20”

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Additional Information

**These prints are NOT framed, pictures of framed pieces are for example only.**

** Please remember that each computer monitor displays colors differently, therefore the color you see on your screen might be slightly different than the actual printed color **

**Please note that the image might be cropped slightly differently depending on the size of the paper that you order. This will not make any difference in terms of the quality of the photo or affect the point of image in any way**

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Shipping & Delivery

The shipping price on each item depends on the size of the print, the weight of the package and the distance the package travels.

**Orders will SHIP OUT within 2-4 business days. We ship out all orders in high quality photo mailers and heavyweight tubes to ensure the safety of each package.**

We use USPS to ship out all orders.

ONCE SHIPPED, orders WILL ARRIVE in 1-5 DAYS depending on your home’s proximity to our store. If available, we will also send an e-mail with the tracking number once the package has been shipped out.

Our shipping charges accurately reflect our cost of shipping and materials. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding your shipment.

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Returns & Exchanges

**Due to the unique creation of these prints, and because we print them as ordered, we do not accept returns for “not wanted” product.**

However, if you receive your product damaged, let us know and we’ll be happy to quickly resolve the issue. Please send pictures of the damage to the shipping envelope or tube as well as a picture of the damage to your print.

In an effort to quickly process your orders, we print new orders right away. If you placed the order by mistake, you can send us a request to cancel the order. However, if the order has been printed, we will not be able to cancel it.

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