ELLSWORTH EXPEDITION
SERIES OF MISFORTUNES
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(Recd. Jan. 17. 2 p.m.). MONTREAL. January 16.
A N.A.N.A. copyright message from ■Ellsworth, stated: Heavy pack ice is delaying a dash to Australia for medical aid. A series of misfortunes followed the flight on January 11. A strong easterly smashed up the Bay ice, and drifting icebergs compelled us hastily to .retreat from the Bay.
Two days later, a section of berg, whereon three men were chipping ice for the fresh-water tanks, broke, throwing them into the water. Chief Officer Liaviag was caught between two sections. T[is knee was badly but he succeeded in grasping the edge- of the floe, holding on till he reached safety. Setting a broken kneecap is a hospital operation, so f decided to seek ,th.e nearest, port immediately... We then ran into one of the lumpiest seas in my experience. The bridge was stoved in and other damage was done. Now we hold firm without interference, uind should'’ reach port in three weeks, but it is impossible to say how long- rhe ice will delay us.”
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Greymouth Evening Star, 17 January 1939, Page 7
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