Monthly Archives: October 2011

Hurley in the rigging

Hurley in the rigging, Shackleton on deck.

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When he did tell a man to jump…

“Wild was always calm, cool or collected, in open lanes or in tight corners he was just the same; but when he did tell a man to jump, that man jumped pretty quick. He possessed that rare knack of being … Continue reading

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Worsley specialized in ramming

“Each watch had its characteristics. Worsley specialised in ramming, and I have a sneaking suspicion that he often went out of his way to find a nice piece of floe at which he could drive at full speed and cut … Continue reading

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