Endurance Trapped in Pack Ice
Endurance becomes firmly trapped in Weddell Sea pack ice, preventing Shackleton from landing the transcontinental party on Antarctica.
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1915 in Ireland
Explore 13 historical events and records for Ireland in 1915.
Historical records for Ireland in 1915
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January
Endurance Trapped in Pack Ice
Crean remains aboard Endurance after the ship becomes trapped in Weddell Sea pack ice and begins drifting with the frozen sea.
August
Appointed Bishop of Down and Connor
MacRory is appointed Bishop of Down and Connor after many years teaching scripture and theology at Maynooth.
Kiretch Tepe Assault Renewed
Mahon's 10th Irish Division renews the attack along Kiretch Tepe as the Allies try to improve the northern Suvla position.
The Pimple Captured on Kiretch Tepe
Irish troops gain the Ottoman position known as the Pimple during the renewed fighting on Kiretch Tepe.
Mahon Resigns over Temporary Corps Command
Mahon resigns after the temporary IX Corps command is given to De Lisle, whom he is unwilling to serve under.
Mahon Returns to Tenth Division Command
Mahon is recalled and resumes command of the 10th Irish Division after his protest over IX Corps command arrangements.
October
Endurance Abandoned
Crean leaves Endurance with the expedition after crushing ice damages the vessel so severely that Shackleton orders the crew onto the pack.
Endurance Abandoned
Shackleton orders the expedition to abandon Endurance after crushing pack ice damages the ship beyond any realistic possibility of recovery.
November
Consecrated Bishop
MacRory receives episcopal consecration and formally begins his ministry as Bishop of Down and Connor.
Endurance Sinks
Crean watches with the stranded expedition as Endurance finally sinks beneath the Weddell Sea after weeks of destructive ice pressure.
Endurance Sinks
Endurance sinks beneath the Weddell Sea ice, leaving Shackleton and his men dependent on camps established on the drifting pack.
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Commandant
Appointed Commandant in the Irish Volunteers
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