Shackleton and His Crew Created by: Kylie Conroy 7th Grader at BJHS

The following power point is about Shackleton and his crew The following power point is about Shackleton and his crew. If you are looking to find out about the expedition you are looking in the wrong place. Here you will find out about the crew members.

Basic Information Shackleton was a great man, willing to take risk. He wanted to travel to across Antarctica from west to east. To do so he would need a crew. His crew consisted of 28 members, including himself and a stowaway.

How Shackleton Picked the Crew! Most of the members of the crew were picked mainly because of there appearance, and/or looks. Some were picked because of there ability, talent, potential & determination. If someone was picked because of there looks, it will say so on there slide.

Sir Ernest Shackleton Married a daughter of a wealthy lawyer. Born February 14th, 1874 Came from a middle class background, the son of a moderately successful physician. Joined the British Merchant Navy at age 16. This was Shackelton’s third expedition to Antarctica. His first was in 1901 as a member of the National Antarctic Expedition led by Robert S. Scott, a British explorer In 1907, Shackelton led the first expedition, with his goal to reach the pole. He had three companions but ended up having to turn back because of food shortage. Married a daughter of a wealthy lawyer. Leader of the expedition Died January 5th, 1922.

Frank Wild Born April 10th in 1873. Died August 19th, 1939. Has gone on five expeditions to Antarctica. 2nd in Command on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage

Frank Worsley Born February 22nd, 1872. Died February 1st, 1943. A New Zealand explorer and sailor. Captain of Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage

Lionel Greenstreet Born 1889 Died January 13, 1979. When he died he was the last survivor of the expedition First Officer on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage

Hubert T. Hudson There is not much information on him nor any pictures. Navigator on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage

Thomas Crean Born July 20th in 1877. Died July 27th in 1938. Was picked because he was a tall, row-boned, plain spoken Irishman. Second Officer on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage.

Alfred Cheetman Born May 6th in 1867. Died August 22nd in 1918. His appearance was the opposite of Thomas Crean’s. He was a tiny man. Was the Third Officer on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage.

Louis Rickinson. He was the first engineer on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage.

A. J. Kerr There is not much information on him nor any pictures. Second Engineer on Shackelton’s Incredible Voyage

Dr. Alexander H. Macklin Was born in India in 1889. His father was a doctor. Died March 21st, 1967. On the day Shackleton met him, he asked: “Why are you wearing glasses?” Dr. Macklin then replied “Many a wise face would look foolish without spectacles.” Surgeon on Shackleton’s trans-arctic expedition

Dr. James A. Mcllory Born November 3, 1879. Died July 27, 1968. Earned his medical degree at Birmingham University. Surgeon on Shackleton’s Expedition.

James M. Wordie Born April 26, 1889. Died January 16, 1962. Geologist on Shackleton’s Expedition.

Leonard D. A. Hussey Born May 6, 1891. Full name is: Leonard Duncan Albert Hussey. Was an English meteorologist, explorer, and archeologist. Member of the Armed Forces in World War I. Died 72 years old on February 25, 1964. Meteorologist on Shackleton’s expedition.

Reginald W. James Born January 9, 1891. Son of an umbrella maker. Died in 1964. Nickname on the trip: Gentle Jimmy. He was the physicist on Shackleton’s expedition.

Robert S.Clark Born September 11, 1882 in Aberdeen, Scotland Died September 29, 1950. He was 68 years old at that time. Occupations he had were; biologist, zoologist, and an explorer. He was a biologist on the expedition.

James Francis (Frank) Hurley Born October 15, 1885. Ran away at age 13. Died January 16, 1962. Official photographer on Shackleton’s expedition. Some of his photography during the trip:

George E. Marston Born March 19, 1882. Died November 22, 1940. Assigned dog team leader and driver during the expedition. Official artist on the expedition.

Thomas H. Orde-Lees Born May 23, 1877 in Aachen (what was known as Prussia). Died December 1, 1958 at age 81. Motor Expert but later store-keeper for the expedition.

Harry McNeish Born September 11, 1874. Real name is Henry McNeish. Died on September 24, 1930 at age 56. Known as “Chippy” during the expedition. Carpenter on the Shackleton’s expedition.

Charles J. Green Born in 1889. Died September 26, 1974. Son of a master baker. Was the cook on the Shackleton’s expedition.

Walter How Born on Christmas day in 1885 in London, England. Died of cancer on August 5, 1972. Able Seaman on Shackleton’s expedition.

William Bakewell Born…unknown. At age 11 ran away from his home in Joliet, Illinois to Missouri. Died…unknown. Able Seaman on the expedition.

Timothy McCarthy Born in Ireland in 1888. Died March 16, 1917; only at age 28.  Able seaman of the Trans- Antarctic Expedition.

Thomas McLeod Little information is known about him. Able Seaman on Shackleton’s expedition.

John Vincent Born in Birmingham, England in 1879 (the exact date is unknown). Died January 19, 1994. Able seaman on Shackleton’s expedition.

Ernest Holness Born…unknown. Died September 20, 1924. Fireman on Shackleton’s trans-Antarctic expedition.

William Stevenson Born Real name is William H. Stephenson. Died of cancer in 1953. Fireman on Shackleton’s expedition.

Perce Blackboro Date he was born is unknown. Died of heart disease at age 54. Stowaway on Shackleton’s expedition but later was a steward.

Pictures of the Crew

Sources of Information Books Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage By: Alfred Lansing Websites (only some of them are listed) http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/769264?uid=3739656&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid= 4&uid=3739256&sid=21101520852773 http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/biography/james_reginald.h tm http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/antarctic_whos_who_endur ance.htm Search Engines Google Wikipedia Images http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi