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The Map

“The distance from the point where she became beset to the place where she now rests mortally hurt in the grip of the floes is 573 miles, but the total drift through all observed positions has been 1186 miles, and … Continue reading

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A good laugh

“Well Old Lady (one of my many nicknames) we’ve got it in the neck all right this time, haven’t we?” “Well no, I don’t think so,” I ventured, “You wouldn’t have had anything to write a book about, if it … Continue reading

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Crushed beyond all hope

“The end of the Endurance has come. But though we have been compelled to abandon the ship, which is crushed beyond all hope of ever being righted, we are alive and well, and we have stores and equipment for the … Continue reading

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@ Mess

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Ship Tipping

These shots were taken previous to the current pressure wave. The pack tipped the ship to almost 30 degrees; but we righted when the floe cracked. We did not, however, break free.

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Ramps and Ladders

The dogs and men in less fraught times.

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Clearing snow on deck

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Chopping

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A deceptive lead

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Hurley is everywhere

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