Chippy McNish Polar Medal Campaign
Henry "Chippy" McNish sailed with Shackleton in the ship Endurance on the 1914 Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition. He was an invaluable member of the party, fitting out the boat "James Caird" which se... continue reading »
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"We watched the movie "Shackleton" in class. I do admire Shackleton, he was a great leader, but it is really unfair that he denied Chippy the right to this award. As an MYP student, I think he had a right to question. Chippy worked hard and was brave, and "
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"Travelled to Ross Sea region on small "tourist" ship with Baden Norris as guide in Historic Huts. As a boy he had met Harry McNeish. See also his unveiling of "Mrs Chippy" on Harry's grave. Yes, from where I stand he deserves the medal."
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"Surely a travesty of justice?"
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"och aye th' noo"
"Should have got it after the expedition, go on he deserves it."
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"great granddaughter my mum was chippy'sson harry's daughter"
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"My farher always spoke kindly of Chippy McNish."
"Shackleton got the expedition into a jam. McNish got the expedition out of it."
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