Shackleton was more interested in saving lives than being the "first". That's why he's a hero to me. It takes real courage to turn back less than 100 miles from the prize.
I stumbled across Alfred Lansing's book 2 months ago. I listened to the audiobook knowing nothing about it except they found the ship recently. Now I'm hooked, I can't get enough of this story! Thanks for a great lecture!
Three Irishmen were among those who took the James Caird lifeboat to South Georgia. Tim McCarthy was one of them. On his return to England Tim joined in the war effort and was killed in 1917 when his ship was sunk with all hands. He was the first of the Shackleton crew to die. The last survivor of the expedition, Lionel Greenstreet, died in 1979.
There is an excellent book by Wilson McOrist called Shackleton's Heroes. It's about the Ross sea party, their endeavours and heroics, and the sad demise of Aeneas Mackintosh, Victor Hayward and Arnold Spencer Smith. It also shows that Frank Wild's brother Harry was a true hero too. Greatness ran in the family there.
I feel wholly opposed to any suggestion that Polar medals should be awarded posthumously, and by people entirely unqualified to make that decision. Shackleton was there at the time. The men were employed by him and totally under his command. It was his decision to award Polar medals to those he saw fit based upon his own personal experience. Any moves to right a perceived wrong is an abhorrence in my opinion.
I enjoyed the lecture but I'm very disappointed that you didn't include the importance of Tom Crean to the expedition. Without him shackelton most likely would not have made it to safety and creen was also mainly responsible for getting the rescue from South America, not shackelton!
Shackleton was more interested in saving lives than being the "first". That's why he's a hero to me. It takes real courage to turn back less than 100 miles from the prize.
100%
Of all the explorers in history, ES is my favorite. A tragic story in many ways, this mans achievements are incredible.
I stumbled across Alfred Lansing's book 2 months ago. I listened to the audiobook knowing nothing about it except they found the ship recently. Now I'm hooked, I can't get enough of this story! Thanks for a great lecture!
Well done . Very interesting story of life of unprecedented man.
Three Irishmen were among those who took the James Caird lifeboat to South Georgia. Tim McCarthy was one of them. On his return to England Tim joined in the war effort and was killed in 1917 when his ship was sunk with all hands. He was the first of the Shackleton crew to die. The last survivor of the expedition, Lionel Greenstreet, died in 1979.
Thoughely enjoyed your excellent presentation of my personal hero... Well done and thankyou
Stellar Job Sir Well Done ✅ #Anointed
There is an excellent book by Wilson McOrist called Shackleton's Heroes. It's about the Ross sea party, their endeavours and heroics, and the sad demise of Aeneas Mackintosh, Victor Hayward and Arnold Spencer Smith. It also shows that Frank Wild's brother Harry was a true hero too. Greatness ran in the family there.
Tremendous lecture. Thank you Mr. Fawcett.
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Great lecture!
Sure do appreciate you addressing the medal issue
Awesome presentation!!!
I feel wholly opposed to any suggestion that Polar medals should be awarded posthumously, and by people entirely unqualified to make that decision. Shackleton was there at the time. The men were employed by him and totally under his command. It was his decision to award Polar medals to those he saw fit based upon his own personal experience. Any moves to right a perceived wrong is an abhorrence in my opinion.
I enjoyed the lecture but I'm very disappointed that you didn't include the importance of Tom Crean to the expedition. Without him shackelton most likely would not have made it to safety and creen was also mainly responsible for getting the rescue from South America, not shackelton!
This was a lecture about Shackleton. Tom, Frank W, Frank H etc were not focused on for that reason. There is only so much one can say in 60 mins ;)
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Shakelton did not purchase any dynamite to blast though the ice . Nobody ever mentions that.
no indians to buy it from
A small detail in a very large story ;)
Why did Emily not go with him, even once?l
Extreme conditions and life was still heavily patriarchal, as I am sure you know :)
Don't watch this lecture, just look up Shackleton Documentary with actual footage, pictures, and stuff!
History is all about interpretation. Looking at /listening to a single source on ANY subject is unwise ;)
Verwarmingsketel (:
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So..he was a vainglorious bum.
Harsh but some might agree. I don't.