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Its 100 yrs since one of my heroes – Sir Ernest Shackleton set-off on the Nimrod expedition...

27th Aug 2008

Its 100 yrs since one of my heroes – Sir Ernest Shackleton set-off on the Nimrod expedition – an expedition that would take him within 160km of the South Pole. (if you are interested in his heroics then I suggest a read of ‘Endurance’ ("Endurance": Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (Paperback - Mar 1998).

A truly inspiring individual – as summed up by Sir Raymond Priestly:
"For scientific leadership, give me Scott; for swift and efficient travel, Amundsen; but when you are in a hopeless situation, when there seems to be no way out, get on your knees and pray for Shackleton."

Although, I think Sir Ernest’s recruitment advert maybe a little too frank for our industry:

"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."