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Shackleton in Punta Arenas (1916)
Weekly reports from "The Magellan Times" — the news as it happened

"The Magellan Times", 24 August 1916

New Shackleton Relief Expedition

It is understood that the Chilean Government has generously acceded to Sir Ernest Shackleton's request that they would send the Yelcho to make another attempt to rescue the twenty-two marooned men on Elephant Island. This act is a further proof of the sympathy of the Chilean people, and will be appreciated, not only by the British people of Punta Arenas but throughout the world. The Yelcho is leaving at 10 o'clock tonight.

"Round the Town"

Sir Ernest Shackleton is making his fourth attempt to rescue his comrades on Elephant Island, and is leaving to-night, together with Captain F. A. Worsley and Mr. Crean, by the Yelcho, kindly lent for the purpose by the Chilean government. We sincerely hope that his present attempt will be crowned with success and that in a few days time he will return with his rescued men.

[24 August 1916]