24 April 1916
James Caird Voyage
Leaves Elephant Island in the James Caird with five companions to seek rescue from South Georgia
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Leaves Elephant Island in the James Caird with five companions to seek rescue from South Georgia
Rescues the remaining Endurance crew from Elephant Island without loss of life
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