Shackleton's Last Voyage: The Story of the Quest

Chapter 46: PERSONNEL

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A senior member of the voyage presents a plain narrative of the small ship’s long ocean journey: the outward run, work in sub‑Antarctic and Antarctic waters, and the sudden death of the expedition leader followed by the decision to carry on. The account details encounters with heavy pack ice, periods when the vessel was beset, landings on remote islands to obtain fresh provisions and make observations, and the subsequent homeward passage via several island calls. Journal entries are supplemented by practical shipboard detail and appendices covering geological, natural history, meteorological, hydrographic, and medical notes.

PERSONNEL

Sir Ernest Shackleton, C.V.O. Died in South Georgia.
Frank Wild, C.B.E.	Commander.
F. A. Worsley, D.S.O., O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.	Hydrographer and Sailing Master.
D. G. Jeffrey, D.S.O., R.N.R.	Navigator.
A. J. Kerr	Chief Engineer.
C. E. Smith	Second Engineer.

A. H. Macklin, O.B.E., M.C., M.D.	Surgeon, and in charge of stores and equipment.
J. A. McIlroy, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.	Surgeon and Meteorologist.
L. D. A. Hussey, B.Sc.	Meteorologist and Assistant Surgeon.
G. H. Wilkins, M.C.	Naturalist.
G. V. Douglas, M.C., M.Sc.	Geologist.
C. R. Carr, D.F.C.	Aviator.
J. W. S. Marr	Boy.

J. W. Dell	Electrician and Boatswain.
C. J. Green	Cook.
Harold Watts	Wireless Operator.
T. F. McLeod	A.B.
S. S. Young	Fireman.
G. H. Ross	Fireman.
H. J. Argles	Trimmer.
Christopher Naisbitt	Ship’s Clerk.