Wilhelm Filchner
Wilhelm Filchner was a German polar explorer who undertook significant expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century. He is best known for his advice to reinforce his ship 'Deutschland' with diagonal support beams before a journey in the Antarctic, a precaution that helped him avoid the fate of Ernest Shackleton's 'Endurance.'
Born on Aug 01, 1877 (148 years old)
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Wilhelm Filchner followed Shackleton's advice to reinforce his ship 'Deutschland' before his Antarctic journey.
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