March to Safety - to the Rescue

Early next morning, you hear the toot of the whaling station whistle. Nine hours later, you stagger into the station. Your hair is long and matted, and your faces are black with grime. The first people you meet are two boys, who run away at the sight of you! The whalers welcome you and give you hot food and a comfortable bed. They also rescue your shipmates left on the beach on the other side of South Georgia.

Above, four months after you set off from Elephant Island, you return to rescue the marooned men. Amazingly enough, everyone is safe… and delighted to see you! The expedition has been a disaster from start to finish, but at least it ends well!

Shackleton's Grave
Ernest Shackleton ends his days in Antarctica. Four years after your return to England, you head south with him on another expedition. He dies of a heart attack on South Georgia and is buried there.

Based on the book You Wouldn't Want to Be a Polar Explorer!
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