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Winter Quarters

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Ernest Shackleton

The abandonment of the attack was a great disappointment to all hands. The men had worked long hours without thought of rest, and they deserved success. But the task was beyond our powers. I had not abandoned hope of getting … Continue reading →

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Ice cliffs, Coats Land

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Ernest Shackleton

[The ice cliffs of Coats Land (“the barrier”), Antarctica, eastern edge of the Weddell Sea. Named by William S. Bruce, Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902.]

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A glow of crimson and gold

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

[George Marston, illustration of the Antarctic midnight sun from our last expedition, the Nimrod, 1907-09] An examination of the horizon disclosed considerable breaks in the vast circle of pack-ice, interspersed with bergs of different sizes. Leads could be traced in … Continue reading →

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Radiolaria

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

[Antarctic Radiolaria from the Southeast Pacific Basin, Deep Sea Drilling Project, Leg 35; F. M. Weaver. 1976]

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Whiskey Cache

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

[Nimrod Expedition Whiskey; re-creation]

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Mrs. Chippy

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

The noble mouser of the Endurance, and his master. “I think the cat was more important to him than the Polar Medal.” – Tom McNeish, grandson; quoted in BBC Science/Nature.

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Soccer

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton
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Explorer Chores

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

James Wordie, Alfred Cheetam, Alexander Macklin

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Fairy Ice

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

It was now light twenty-four hours a day; the sun disappeared only briefly near midnight, leaving prolonged, magnificent twilight. Often during this period, the phenomenon of an “ice shower”, caused by the moisture in the air freezing and settling to … Continue reading →

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Hussey and the Adelies

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Ernest Shackleton

During the afternoon three adelie penguins approached the ship across the floe while Hussey was discoursing sweet music on the banjo. The solemn-looking little birds appeared to appreciate It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, but they fled in horror when … Continue reading →

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