Category Archives: Other Voices

Magnificent

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Shackleton or no Shackleton, I think it is one of the most wonderful adventures I ever read of, magnificent.” — Kathleen Scott

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Not a single flag was flown

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“After a somewhat hurried visit to Government House, Shackleton fled to the cable office and sent off a 2,000 word Press telegram. Having waited till about 11 o’clock next morning, he condescended to reveal himself—but not a soul in Stanley … Continue reading →

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They tried to stop us

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“We sat…discussing the pros and cons of Shackleton’s chances…and we talked about him the whole evening, till I noticed it was twelve o’clock and we rose at once to go. Lady Shackleton came out into the hall with us while … Continue reading →

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Afraid of being taken for a German spy

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“On May 31st, a solitary whaler made its way into Port Stanley and dropped anchor. A bearded figure, with curly hair falling to his shoulders, endeavoured to go immediately ashore. He was stopped by the customs officers, but refused to … Continue reading →

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Then every man in that room stood up

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“That evening a sort of crude reception was held in what Worsley described as a ‘large room, full of captains and mates and sailors, and hazy with tobacco smoke.’ Four white-haired, veteran Norwegian skippers came forward. Their spokesman, speaking in … Continue reading →

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These are men!

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“We had forgathered aboard Captain Thom’s ship on the Monday night with several whaling captains who were bringing up their sons to their own profession. They were “old stagers” with faces lined and seamed by the storms of half a … Continue reading →

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Worth all that we had been through

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“I don’t think I ever appreciated anything as much as that hot bath…it was worth all that we had been through to get it. Before bathing, I saw myself in the mirror…three days before…living under the boat—I had attempted to … Continue reading →

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Who the hell are you?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“Manager say, ‘Who the hell are you?’ and terrible bearded man in the centre of the three say very quietly: ‘My name is Shackleton.’ Me—I turn away and weep. I think manager weep too.” — Mansell, a Norwegian whaler who … Continue reading →

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I have left them outside…

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“I learned afterwards that he said to Mr. Sørlle: ‘There are three funny-looking men outside, who say they have come over the island and they know you. I have left them outside.’ A very necessary precaution from his point of … Continue reading →

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The importance of etiquette

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Ernest Shackleton

“When men are as tired as we were, their nerves are on edge, and it is necessary for each man to take pains not to irritate the others. On this march we treated each other with a good deal more … Continue reading →

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