"Shackleton had saved his men. In a sense he had gotten them all alive out of the ice and one terra firma, but now how to get back to civilization." ~ Roland Huntford, polar historian
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| (Men left on Elephant Island, Cool Antarctica website) |
After seven bleak days at sea, the crew touches land for the first time in 497 days in Part 7 of "Endurance--Shackleton & the Antarctic." Although on land, the party is in bad shape and conditions uninhabitable. Shackleton makes the decision to fetch help by setting sail in the James Caird with a few of the crew.
Click here to preview Endurance--Shackleton & the Antarctic Part 7 of 11
Thoughts to Ponder
- Shackleton makes a bold decision to fetch help and break up the crew. What do you think of his plan? Discuss his decision with others.
- What do you think about Shackleton's selection of the members he chose to sail for help? Have you dealt with difficult personalities on your team?
- Shackleton redeems members of the crew who had been demoted. How do you feel about giving members of your team a second chance?
- What do you think of Shackleton's leaving Wilde to lead the crew on Elephant Island?
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