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About Ernest Shackleton

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

Mutual impersonations

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“After lights out we generally have some sort of a romp. Generally it is singing of songs, delicate or otherwise, sometimes it is ‘dressing up’. Members appear as ballet girls, decidedly abbreviated, or as ghosts of previous polar explorers and … Continue reading →

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Irresistible forces of Nature

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“[The noise of the ice was] like an enormous train with squeaky axles being shunted with much bumping & clattering. Mingled with this were the sound of steamer whistles starting to blow… & underfoot moans & groans of damned souls … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Insomnia

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“One looks quite forward to one’s night watch and always contemplates doing a far greater number of odd jobs than one actually has time to accomplish. Tonight I had intended to wash myself and my clothes, sort out a box … Continue reading →

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Marston has ideas of his own

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“Marston, our affable artist, repairs all our boots, sewing new soles on them in quite a professional manner. He is wonderfully handy at certain things, once he gets started, but he is inclined to be a little lethargic and takes … Continue reading →

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Pups

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“Crean had started to take the pups out for runs, and it was very amusing to see them with their rolling canter just managing to keep abreast by the sledge and occasionally cocking an eye with an appealing look in … Continue reading →

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Bright moonlight throughout

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

[George Marston, illustration of the Antarctic midnight sun from the Nimrod Expedition, 1907-09] “Brilliantly fine clear weather with bright moonlight throughout. The moon’s rays are wonderfully strong, making midnight seem as light as an ordinary overcast midday in temperate climes. … Continue reading →

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Delightful run

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“Had delightful run with team during the morning. The faint daylight mingling with the brilliant moonlight lent a peculiar enchantment to the frozen sea. The northern sky was aflame with the golden glow of the departing sun. The southern sky … Continue reading →

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Recipe

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

Escallops of Penguin Breasts Ingredients: Penguin Breasts as required Reconstituted onion Some fairly thick batter Flour Salt and pepper to taste Cut the breasts into thin slices and soak in milk for about 2 hours. Dry, season and flour them … Continue reading →

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Mid-winter madness

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“A form of mid-winter madness has manifested itself, all hands being seized with the desire to have their hair removed. It caused much amusement, and luxuriant curls, bald pates and parted crowns soon became akin. We are likely to be … Continue reading →

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Pressure

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“The blizzard has ceased. There are new lines of pressure along the edge of the great frozen lead to the north (astern of the ship). The ice of the frozen lead, about a foot thick only, has cracked along an … Continue reading →

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