The end arrived at something like 4.50 am                                         27 th October 1915

We were doomed.  No boat built by humans could have made it through the strain. I ordered everyone to try and fix the boat but it was hopeless. The ice was cracking.The boat was sinking. We were all scared but I am afraid we must continue.

                                                        28th October 1915        

The ice was cracking even more. The ocean was becoming wider. We rushed and took out all 3 lifeboats, but will they keep us alive? 2 of the lifeboats we made into shelter because nothing else could withstand the blizzard. We pushed one of the boats in the water with 6 people in it even though it can hold 12.

                                                       29th October 1 9 1 5

“How long will we be here for Boss?”

They asked me with fear hiding in every word they said...