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Discover a fascinating piece of history in this YT short, as we delve into the world of early explorers and their unusual remedies for snow blindness. Learn about the unique connection between liquid cocaine and Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition in 1914. Understand how the numbing properties of liquid cocaine were used to treat the excruciating pain of snow blindness, a condition akin to sunburn inside the eye. Uncover the hidden stories behind some of the most extraordinary human endeavors in this captivating short.
Winner of Classic Boat magazine's Restoration of the Year Over 40 ft Award 2020, the registered UK National Historic Vessel HERON II is a beautiful 1936 Fred Shepherd design, now revived with a modern touch to meet the desires and capability of current times. https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/726/HERON%20II She slices through the swell with “... a good turn of speed”, as reported by Uffa Fox in 'Racing, Cruising and Design', and is roomy and bright inside, with a stylish and practical living space. Inside and out she is a thoughtfully evolved classic, finished to a high standard in keeping with her original build. HERON II offers more sleeping accommodation than most #vintage #yachts of this size, lending herself to comfortable cruising and day #charter opportunities.