When it’s an aquarium !

One of the many jobs undertaken onboard the Shackleton is a continual battle against the elements to ensure the ship remains in tip-top condition. From Charlie Chalk the Bosun and his continual program of painting, to myself and keeping the lights burning.

Our onboard system will even let us know of impending problems. One such problem was a reported ‘Earth Fault’ on the Focs’le Deck lights.

* Focs’le = ‘Fore Castle’ or very front of the ship

So taking my voltmeter in hand, I went below to investigate – only to find our forward lights were swamped with sea water. Is it any surprise, when you consider the amount and size of seas that the Shackleton had experienced since leaving Cape Town South Africa in December ? It is only in the last week that the seas have abated and we have been sailing comfortably.

Shackleton Seas ... Heavy Weather

A View Along the Foc'sle Lights

A Closer Look at the Foc'sle Lights

Following the demise of the Shackleton Diaries, we introduce the new Shackleton Blog Site. No particular times for updates, just a continuous appearance of anything of interest – we hope. Enjoy

Stevie B

Radio Shackleton