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 »
"May him receive the medal, at last"
"This is a great idea, I always thought that Chippy McNish deserves far more recognition for his efforts in saving the crew of the Endurance with his ingenuity. Although UK based I am currently at the University of Antarctic Studies in Canterbury NZ, I hav"
"I feel strongly that an injustice has been done to the memory of Chippy McNish, who deserved the Polar Medal, if anyone did. It seems a disgrace he was refused it."
"deserving case"
"As a long-standing "fan" of Chippy, I'm thrilled about this drive for the Polar Medal. I've done several years of reading on THE Shackleton expedition and have accumulated a considerable bibliography. I've also seen the Caird exhibits when they were in bo"
"Chippy you WILL get your medal"
"Give this man the reconition he deserves"
"Long overdue recognition"
"We have visited Shackleton's hut in Antarctica, were very taken with it and also the whole story surrounding the bravery of all the men. McNish was a man who excelled in all aspects of life and without his expertise, the expedition would not have survived"
"The tale is gut wrenching enough without this travesty heaped upon the men involved."
"Thouroughly deserves the Medal . It is a travesty considering His work on the expedition."
"As great-grandson of a sailing ship "Chippy" I am aware of the part played by McNish"
"Amazing Voyage!"
"maternal family from port Glasgow/ Anderson"
