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“This fine old seaman is a product of the old–time sailing ships, a real sailor of a type only too rare today.” — Frank Wild, about Thomas McLeod

“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 →

“[I was cooking] on the floe. It was a bitter day… I was crying my eyes out. I was absolutely done… the Boss turned up, asked me how I was getting on. “Oh, all right,” I said. He said “What … Continue reading →

“A man on foot in soft, deep snow and unarmed would not have a chance against such an animal as they almost bound along with a rearing, undulating motion at least five miles an hour. They attack without provocation, looking … Continue reading →

The cook sledge is under the charge of “Potash & Perlmutter.” “The “Colonel” really deserves a V.C. for the gallant way in which he has taken charge of & stuck to the culinary Dept. under the most adverse condition. He … Continue reading →

“The Endurance has been crushed and abandoned at 69° 5′ South, 51° 35′ West, and the members of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition are now at 67° 9′ South, 52° 25′ West, and proceeding to the west across the ice in … Continue reading →

“[Should a visitor arrive at midnight…] he would notice that… it was still light, the sun never setting at this time of year in this latitude. He would have to pass a line of dogs tethered in teams to wires… … Continue reading →