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About Ernest Shackleton

Polar Explorer. Leader of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917.

No bergs

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Pray God we may find a landing here and so be off this drifting uncontrollable pack, taking us we know not where, and in spite of any efforts we may attempt to make…But we are in the hands of a … Continue reading →

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Hopes and worries

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Our drifting home had no rudder to guide it, no sail to give it speed.” “We were dependent upon the caprice of wind and current; we went whither those irresponsible forces listed.” “The floe has been a good friend to … Continue reading →

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Sea Creatures

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“We hear and see whales blowing all around absolutely continuously at times. A particularly ugly killer poked his head up and had a look around by our floe. Penguins are croaking… and occasionally a shoal of them swim through a … Continue reading →

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Born for work & bred for food

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“A casual observer, might think the Explorer a frozen hearted individual, especially if he noticed the mouths watering when tears ought to be expected. Hunger brings us all to the level of other species, and our Saying ‘that sledge dogs … Continue reading →

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Nelson

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“The last two teams of dogs were shot today, the carcasses being dressed for food. We had some of the dog meat cooked, and it was not at all bad—just like beef, but, of course, very tough.” — Ernest Shackleton … Continue reading →

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One of the most remarkable journeys man was fated to make

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Certainly it is one of the most remarkable [journeys] man was fated to make. We look forward earnestly to at least a temporary ending & breather on the land. After that we have our rescue to think about for we … Continue reading →

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Hoarded toothpaste

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Macklin got out his last, hoarded, tube of toothpaste.” — Roland Huntford “…and what a pleasant thing it was to have a fresh feeling in one’s mouth again. Before this I have been using galley-soot and snow, and this does … Continue reading →

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Fancy that ridiculous Shackleton & his South Pole

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Fancy that ridiculous Shackleton & his South Pole — in the crash of the world. “When all the sick & wounded have been tended, when all their impoverished & broken hearted homes have been restored, when every hospital is gorged … Continue reading →

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Message from the Aurora

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

24 March 1916: Wireless message from the Aurora, Shackleton’s Ross Sea ship, received in Australia: “Hull severely strained. Ship released from ice March 14th … drift 500 miles … Wireless appeals for relief ship sent during winter no acknowledgment. Ship … Continue reading →

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We implore him not to get thin

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Greenstreet and I amuse ourselves at Marston’s expense. Marston is the plumpest man in the Camp and we become very solicitous about his welfare and condition, making a great show of generosity by offering him old penguin bones that we … Continue reading →

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