Shackleton's Lifeboat
icons • 232 pcs
- Set number
- 40729-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 232
- Released
- 2024
- Theme
- Icons
- Minifigures
- 2
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Where it came from
The LEGO Icons Shackleton's Lifeboat set, numbered 40729-1, was released in 2024 as a promotional accompaniment to the larger Endurance ship set. It commemorates the legendary survival of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917, specifically honoring the daring voyage of the James Caird, a lifeboat used to seek rescue after the expedition's main vessel was crushed by pack ice.
Designed to capture the rugged aesthetic of early 20th-century maritime equipment, the set features a brick-built representation of the small wooden boat accompanied by two minifigures representing Shackleton and his photographer, Frank Hurley. The design prioritizes historical accuracy within the constraints of the LEGO system, utilizing specific color palettes to evoke the stark, icy environment of the Weddell Sea. Upon release, it was well-received by enthusiasts of maritime history and LEGO collectors for its focus on a singular, poignant moment of human resilience.
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