#Frank Arthur worsley

[irenydraws]

yoicks! tally ho

do you want a wuzzles sticker sheet? yeah you do (x)

[faworsley]

“Shackleton was not fond of writing letters, and therefore I have kept and treasured a note which he wrote to me at that time. We were both feeling acutely the impending separation after our years together in the closest friendship, and since he could have telephoned if he had wished I think that he wrote for no other reason than that he guessed that I would like to have a letter from him. I have never known him to take a pen in his hand if he could possibly avoid doing so, which is another reason why I cherish this letter.”

“My dear old Worsley, / I am bloody well fed up after losing you. I cannot write about it but you know. Will you post the enclosed letter (to Lady Shackleton) and stamp it yourself? Also send the wire enclosed, not franked. See Tripp about anything you want. God bless you. / E. H. Shackleton”

[Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure by F. A. Worsley]

Been pondering this y’all

[faworsley]

Naming your tumblr after a man, watching a movie about him, and then ordering several of his books in the course of one (1) hour for example

there’s a certain descent into madness one takes after watching the terror. one minute you’re watching the show with mild interest and the next minute you’re hand painting Robert Scott’s sledging flag to put on your wall

[apazmackpie]

Happy birthday, Martin Freeman!! 🥳

53 years old, 53 characters he played.

I finished on time!! But sadly it's not as detailed as i wanted at first. :(

Anyway, if you wanna know who is who, i'll let you all the names under the cut.

From left to right and top to bottom:

Ricky Beck, "Casualty" (1998)

Frank, "I just want to kiss you" (1998)

Jaap, "Lock, stock" (2000)

Jamie, "Men only" (2001)

Ricky-C, "Ali G indahouse" (2002)

D. S. Stringer, "Margery and Gladys" (2003)

John/Jack, "Love, actually" (2003)

Tim Canterbury, "The Office" (2001-2003)

Mike, "Hardware" (2003-2004)

Declan, "Shaun of the Dead" (2004)

Kevin, "Call register" (2004) and "Rubbish" (2007)

Vila, "Blake's Junction 7" (2005)

Arthur Dent, "Hittchiker's guide to the galaxy" (2005)

Ed Robinson, "The Robinsons" (2005)

Matt Norris, "Confetti" (2005)

Sandy Hoffman, "Breaking and Entering" (2006)

Jeremy, "Dedication" (2007

Gary Shaller, "The good night" (2007)

Sergeant, "Hot Fuzz" (2007)

Pig, "Lonely hearts" (2007)

Chris Ashworth, "The all together" (2007)

Rembrandt van Rijn, "Nightwatching" (2007)

Mr. Codlin, "The old curiosity shop" (2007)

Danny Reed, "Boy meets Girl" (2009)

Chris Curry, "Micro Men" (2009)

Paul Maddens, "Nativity!" (2009)

Hector Dixon, "Wild target" (2010)

John Watson, "Sherlock" (2010-2017)

Clive Buckle, "The girl is mime" (2010)

Alvin Finkel, "Swinging with the Finkels" (2011)

Simon Forrester, "What's your number?" (2011)

Dr. Williams, "The Voorman problem" (2011)

Pirate with a scarf/Number Two, "Pirates!" (2012)

Albert, "Animals" (2012)

Bilbo Baggins, "The Hobbit trilogy" (2012-2014)

Don, "Svengali" (Movie from 2013 and series from 2009)

Oliver Chamberlain, "The world's end" (2013)

Lester Nygaard, "Fargo" (2014)

Milton Frutchman, "The Eichmann show" (2015)

Steve Marriot, "Midnight of my life" (2015)

Iain MacKelpie, "Whiskey tango foxtrot" (2016)

Everett Ross, "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), "Black Panther" (2018), "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022), "Secret Invasion" (2023)

Phil Rask, "StartUp" (2016-2017)

Michael Priddle, "Ghost Stories" (2017)

Andy Rose, "Cargo" (2017)

Thomas, "The operative" (2019)

Charlie Green, "Ode to joy" (2019)

Stephen Fulcher, "A confession" (2019)

Paul Worsley, "Breeders" (2020-2023)

Harold Wallach, "Angelyne" (2022)

Chris Carson, "The responder" (2022-2024)

Jonathan Miller, "Miller's Girl" (2024)

Richard III, from the theather play with the same name. (2014)

[antarcticconfessions]

"I am a massive fan of Frank Arthur Worsley and it pisses me off seeing how Shackleton gets all the credit and recognition for the entire Endurance expedition when their survival is all because I’d Worsley and he was the captain and Shackleton made many poor choices that endangered and upset the crew ! I know Worsley himself tries to cover for him even in his own books but come on man.. (also was desperately hoping the Lego endurance would have a little Lego Worsley but it doesn��t 💔 not that I could afford it either way but still)"

[look-sharp-notes]

Frank Arthur Worsley -1872-1943 sailor, member of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) under the leadership of Ernest Shackleton (captain of the Endurance), member of Shackleton's expedition on the Quest in 1920-1921.

#Courage #Professionalism #Memory #Respect #Expedition #Antarctica #Discoveries #Polar Voyages #history foto

[patricksumner]

#FRANK ARTHUR WORSLEY

[regginator-blog]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure Book Novel by Worsley, Frank Arthur.

[indiejones]

THE 100 GREATEST DIRECTORS IN THE HISTORY OF WORLD CINEMA! (@INDIES)

.Roman Polanski

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[cleoburygolfclub]

Ladies charity work

Wednesday, 3 October was the Ladies Pink Day, it was really well supported with 27 ladies playing this year. The format was a Stableford Waltz which is a popular fun competition, yet again we had great weather and the team that returned with the best score was Gloria Bullock, Gay Hartwell, and Joanna Worsley with an amazing 89 points. Second on countback was Ross Harrop, Jane Franks and Helena Nash with 89 points and third was Chris Perry, Liz Cluely, and Claire Arthur with 70 points.

Miss Designer Golf donated a great prize of a Golf Jacket so there was a separate stableford score for the Jacket which was won by Joanna Worsley who romped home with an amazing 43 points.

A raffle was also held and all proceeds from the day were donated to Breast Cancer. The amount raised at present is in excess of £300, a brilliant amount .This is Sian's, our Lady Captain's last fund raising event of her year.

A fantastic effort from all involved.

[manessha545]

Frank Worsley

New Zealand sailor and explorer

Frank Arthur Worsley DSO* OBE RD was a New Zealand sailor and explorer who served on Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, as captain of Endurance. He also served in the Royal Navy Reserve during the First World War. 

Born: February 22, 1872, Akaroa, New Zealand

Died: February 1, 1943, Claygate, United Kingdom

Spouse: Jean Worsley (m. 1926–1943), Theodora Blackden

Siblings: Harry Worsley

Parents: Henry Worsley, Georgiana Worsley

Other work: Polar explorer; Author; Merchant Navy

Frank Worsley - Wikipedia

Frank Wild’s headstone beside his friend Shackleton’s Grave at Grytviken, South Georgia Island.

Worsley died in February 1943 at Claygate, United Kingdom , weeks before his 72nd birthday, and was honoured with a full naval funeral. His ashes were scattered at sea.

New Zealander Frank Worsley was captain of the ship Endurance during Earnest Shackleton's antarctic expedition from 1914-1916. When the ship became icebound and was wrecked, Worsley's superior lifeboat navigation skills were critical in rescuing stranded crew members, so that in spite of their dangerous predicament, not a single man was lost.

[elitesportsny]

Elite Sports NY

https://elitesportsny.com/2017/12/02/new-york-rangers-all-time-goaltender-rankings/

New York Rangers all-time goaltender rankings: 91 years in the making

The New York Rangers have had some great goaltenders over the last 91 years which is why it’s necessary to appropriately rank the greatest.

When it was suggested that I rank New York Rangers goaltenders over the course of the last 91 years of organizational history, I have to say, I was a bit apprehensive to do it.

Ranking players are so subjective. How is the ranking done? What matters most? Wins, goals against average, minutes played, the era they played in, amount of Stanley Cups won (definitely not that category)? The ways to work it out is endless.

There is no right or wrong here and I am sure to get as much positive feedback as negative feedback no matter how I rank these great players. So let the craziness commence. Here are my rankings of the top 10 goalies in the history of the New York Rangers.

Honorable Mentions

Ed Mio

Doug Soetaert

Glenn Healy

All the players listed were great goalies who proudly wore the Rangers sweater. At one point or another, they were the face of the New York Rangers and I am sure everyone has had their favorite. Mine has always been John Davidson, and many may not agree with what I have ranked.

CHECK OUT the New York Rangers Team Center: News, Stats, Standings

One thing everyone can agree on is that Rangers fans have been very lucky over the years to have had these gentlemen play the toughest position the NHL. From Lorne Chabot to Eddie Giacomin to Mike Richter lifting the Stanley Cup at MSG on that June 1994 night, we should all be proud of the men who have stood tall in front of the net for the Blueshirts.

 NEXT: No. 10 Goalie 

10. Lorne Chabot (1927-1928)

80 Games played, 41-25-14 with 21 shutouts, 1.61 Goals Against Average

A veteran of World War I and a former police officer, Chabot led the Port Arthur Bearcats to back-to-back Allan Cup championships in 1925 and 1926. In 1926, he caught the eye of a young Conn Smythe who signed him for the New York Rangers.

Lorne Chabot’s first game as Ranger was Nov. 20, 1926. His record that season was 22-9-5. The following year he won 44 games as the Rangers went on to win the Stanley Cup. During that final, he suffered a minor eye injury. The Rangers management was concerned that he wouldn’t recover from the eye injury so in the following offseason he was traded to Toronto.

Chabot has also been credited with the modern day goalie blocker. Unfortunately, Chabot was never inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and passed away in 1946 of kidney disease.

 NEXT: No. 9 Goalie 

TORONTO, CANADA – JANUARY 21: Glen Hanlon #1 of the New York Rangers prepares for a shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs during game action on January 21,1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel Collection/Getty Images)

9. Glen Hanlon (1983-1986)

138 Games played, 56-56-13 with 1 shutout, 3.69 Goals Against Average   

Glen Hanlon was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft in the third round, 40th overall. The Rangers acquired him from the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 4, 1983, along with Vaclav Nedomansky for Andre Dore.

He was best known for an epic playoff battle against the New York Islanders in 1984.

The Rangers led the Patrick Division semifinal series 2-1 but lost in Game 4. Game 5 came down to the final seconds in regulation and Rangers fans celebrated when Don Maloney batted in the tying goal (the goal should have been disallowed, but it was called a good goal).

Unfortunately, the Islanders would win the series in overtime on Ken Morrow’s shot from the right circle that went right through Glen Hanlon’s legs.

 NEXT: No. 8 Goalie 

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8. Dave Kerr (1935-1941) 

324 Games played, 157-110-57, 40 shutouts, 2.07 Goals Against Average

Dave Kerr played seven seasons for the Rangers.On Mar. 18, 1938, Kerr became the first hockey player to be on the cover of Time Magazine.

His best season was the 1939-40 season. He won his only Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goalie with a 1.54 GAA and a league-leading eight shutouts. He and the Rangers went on to win the Stanley Cup. Head coach Frank Boucher was very impressed with Kerr.

“Kerr was gifted with an excellent right hand that picked off shots like Bill Terry playing first for the (Baseball’s NY) Giants. He was deliberate and methodical in everything he did. Davey retired long before his time, when he was at his peak and only 30 years old,” said Boucher via  New York Rangers Legends.

Though many fans may not recognize his name, many know his team. Until 1994, Dave Kerr was the last Rangers goaltender to win Lord’s Stanley Cup.

 NEXT: No. 7 Goalie 

NEW YORK, NY – 1972: Stan Mikita #21 of the Chicago Blackhawks and goalie Gilles Villemure #30 of the New York Rangers follow the play during an NHL game circa 1972 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

7. Gilles Villemure (1964-1975)

184 Games played, 98-53-23, 13 Shutouts, 2.62 Goals Against Average

Gilles Villemure was promoted to the New York Rangers from Baltimore (AHL) to replace injured Jacques Plante in 1963. Villemure played in the minor league of the Rangers organization until 1970 when he became the full-time backup to Eddie Giacomin.

Villemure played in 34 games and together with Giacomin, they won the Vezina trophy as the league’s best goalies. Villemure remained the backup until the 1974-75 season where he was then the number one goalie for the Rangers appearing in 45 games of the 80 played that season.

Villemure started the last two playoff games that season and though he started with the Rangers the following season, he was later traded to the Chicago Blackhawks where he finished out his career.

 NEXT: No. 6 Goalie 

Canadian hockey player John Davidson (left), goalkeeper for the New York Rangers, prepares to stop a shot by Billy Harris of the New York Islanders during a playoff game at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, 1979. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

6. John Davidson (J.D) (1976-1983)

222 games played, 93-90-25, 7 Shutouts, 3.58 Goals Against Average

John Davidson was drafted in the first round, fifth overall in the 1973 NHL Entry Draft by the St.Louis Blues. In June 1975, Davidson was traded to the New York Rangers and a great partnership, first on the ice then later in the broadcast booth, began with the Rangers.

When Davidson arrived, he was convinced by Phil Esposito to wear the number 00. He, later on, switched to his familiar number 30. But what made J.D. known to the hockey world was his mask. The red, white and Blue mask with the Ranger logo’s on each side put J.D. on the map.

He took the Rangers to the Stanley Cup finals in 1979 against Ken Dryden and the Montreal Canadiens where they lost four games to one. Over the next three seasons, he would only appear in 12 games dues to injuries and he would retire at the beginning of the 1982-83 season. In 1983, he joined MSG’s hockey coverage staff and was the color commentator for Rangers games alongside Sam Rosen from 1986–87 to 2005–06.

“Ohhhh, baby!”

 NEXT: No. 5 Goalie 

Canadian ice hockey player Gump Worsley (born Lorne Worsley), goalkeeper for the New York Rangers, reaches for an airborne hockey puck during a game, 1950s or early 1960s. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

5. Lorne ‘Gump’ Worsley (1953-1963)

582 Games played, 204-271-101, 24 Shutouts, 3.05 Goals Against Average

Gump Worsley signed with the New York Rangers in 1952. He played in 50 games that season as he went on to win the Calder Trophy, which is awarded to the Rookie of the Year. The following season, Gump came into camp in what has been described as a little out of shape and lost the starting to job to Johnny Bower.

Worsely was sent down to the WHL Vancouver Canucks where he spent the entire season. The next season, 1954-55, he earned his starting job back and played up with the Rangers for the next decade. The downside to this was that Gump played on some very bad Ranger teams. At one point he was asked by a reporter, what team give you the most trouble? Worsely answered “the New York Rangers!”

Gump was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask and had said many times during his career, “my face is my mask, anyone who wears a mask is scared.” He was elected to the Hockey Hall Of Fame in 1980. Unfortunately, he passed away, peacefully, at his home on Jan. 26, 2007.

 NEXT: No. 4 Goalie 

1991: Goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

4. John Vanbiesbrouck (1982-1993)

449 Games played, 200-177-47, 16 Shutouts, 3.45 Goals Against Average

John Vanbiesbrouck was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round, 72nd overall. He made his NHL debut as an emergency call-up on Dec. 5, 1981, against the Colorado Rockies.

“Beezer” won his debut game by a score of 2-1. He began his full-time career in the 1984-85 season appearing in 42 games with a record of 12-24-3. The following season, 1985-86 was his best as a Ranger. He appeared in 61 games, winning 31 while dropping 21 with 5 ties. The 31 wins lead the NHL that season. He was awarded the Vezina trophy at season’s end.

Beezer had a fine career with the Rangers but was never able to match or surpass the 31 victories he tallied during the 1985-86 season. On Jun. 20, 1993, Vanbiesbrouck was traded to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations (Doug Lidster, who went on to help the ’94 Cup-winning team mightily).

 NEXT: No. 3 Goalie 

NEW YORK, NY – 1973: Goalie Ed Giacomin #1 of the New York Rangers looks to play the puck during an NHL game circa 1973 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

3. Eddie Giacomin (1966-1976)

538 Games Played, 266-172-89, 49 Shutouts, 2.73 Goals Against Average

On May 18, 1965, Ed Giacomin was traded to the New York Rangers. This is when the love affair between Giacomin and the Ranger fans began. Eddie is on the Rangers all-time goaltending list, he ranked first overall in career wins (267) and shutouts (49), and second in appearances (539) at the time of his departure in 1975.

On Mar. 19, 1972, he became the first Ranger goalie to record two points in a game (both assists) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden. Eddie was a workhorse as he played in 66 or more regular season games between 1967-1970. He won the Vezina Trophy along with Gilles Villemure in the 1970-71 season.

In one of the most know transactions in all of sport, Eddie was placed on waivers on Oct. 31, 1975, and was picked up by the Detroit Red Wings. Giacomin’s first game for Detroit was against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The fans gave him a standing ovation as they cheered “Ed-die, Ed-die” throughout the garden.

 NEXT: No. 2 Goalie 

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 27: Goaltender Mike Richter #35 of the New York Rangers takes a drink during the NHL preseason game against the New Jersey Devils on September 27, 2002 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rangers and Devils skated to a 2-2 tie. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images/NHLI)

2. Mike Richter (1989-2003)

666 Games played, 301-258-73, 24 Shutouts, 2.89 Goals Against Average

Mike Richter spent his entire NHL career with the Blueshirts. Drafted in the second round, 28th overall of the 1985 NHL Draft, Richter began his Rangers career in the 1989-90 season. His 666 appearances are a team record, while his 301 wins rank second and his 24 shutouts are tied for fourth. A three-time All-Star (1992,1994, 2000), Richter had his best season in 1994, as did all of Rangerstown. Richter won 42 games that season, he was named MVP of the NHL ALL-Star Game (at MSG) and he took the team to the Rangerstown promise land as the Rangers won the Stanley Cup after 54 years of waiting.

Richter was 16-7 in 23 playoff games in 1994. In 1996, Richter participated in the World Cup of Hockey as he represented the Rangers and Team USA. He led the U.S. to the 1996 World Cup of Hockey championship and was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Richter suffered a concussion on Nov. 7, 2002, and missed most of the season. On Sept. 4, 2003, he officially retired from the NHL.

 NEXT: No. 1 Goalie 

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 29: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers warms up prior to playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

1. Henrik Lundqvist (2005-Present)

763 Games played, 417-255-78, 63 Shutouts, 2.33 Goals Against Average

Henrik Lundqvist is in his 13th season with the New York Rangers. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 2000 NHL Draft, seventh round, 208 overall. The King made his Rangers debut on Oct. 5, 2005, against the New Jersey Devils, a 3-2 loss on the road. Lundqvist has won 30 games or more games in every season with the exception of the NHL lockout year in 2012-13 season.

In 2011-12, he won 39 games with 1.97 goals against average in 62 games played as he went on to win the Vezina Trophy. In 2013-14, he took the Rangers all the way to the Stanley Cup Final as they battled the Los Angeles Kings. Unfortunately, the Rangers lost the series four games to one. Henrik is still searching for the one accomplishment in the sport of hockey that has eluded him. At 35-years-old, will he ever win a Stanley Cup?

Alright, we can address the elephant in the rankings now. Why did I rank Lundqvist over Richter?

For me, it’s more about consistency than the Stanley Cup Championship. Personally, I am a great fan of both and I am lucky to say I have watched both of these players for their entire careers. If someone else was ranking these two players and had it reversed, I would be fine with that too. I just feel that Lundqvist and his 30 wins in every season played but the NHL lockout year is an incredible accomplishment in the NHL.

If Hank had won a cup already, I feel this would not even be a conversation about who would be number one overall.

 NEXT: Rangers knock-off the Canes 5-1 at MSG (Highlights) 

[faworsley]

my dealer: got some straight gas 🔥😛 this strain is called “return to South Georgia”😳you’ll be zonked out of your gourd💯

me: yeah whatever. i dont feel shit.

5 minutes later: dude do you promise my feet aren’t on fire

the phantom fourth presence: don’t forget me

[faworsley]

Ok just a list for my own reference of Polars on this app, grouped by expedition for convenience (not tagged because I don’t want to tie the folks who don’t know me to this post without permission):

Robert Falcon Scott (robertfalconscott)

Apsley Cherry-Garrard (apsleycherry)

Ernest Shackleton (ernest-shackleton)

Frank Arthur Worsley (faworsley) (me)

Roald Amundsen (roaldamundsen)

Dr. Frederick Cook (drfrederickacook)

James Fitzjames (jamesfitzjamesdotcom - bit different, but I can’t not include her)

Charles Des Voeux (charlesdesvoeux)

Edward Little (edward-little)

Henry Thomas Dundas Le Vesconte (henrylevesconte)

Graham Gore (grahamgore)

Solomon Tozer (solomon-tozer)

George Chambers (georges-chambers)

Henry Foster Collins (henrycollins)

More to be added

For the purposes of this post I am only including blogs that are:

Active/have posted

Not RP blogs

Main blogs (not interest side blogs, committed to the bit; the name is enough to be added, the person doesn’t need to only post Polar things)

[faworsley]

I was tagged by the lovely @grahhams to post 9 books I’m planning to read this year so here they are! Right now I’m about halfway through the Iliad and I DO want to finish it but I’m not listing it since it doesn’t count in my heart if I started it January 31 2024 lol

1. I May Be Some Time: Ice and the English Imagination by Francis Spufford

2. Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure by F. A. Worsley (HEART EYES EMOJI)

3. Shackleton’s Valiant Voyage by Alfred Lansing (Skeptical it was valiant on Shackleton’s part because I’m a hater but I will enjoy anyway)

4. The Aeneid by Virgil

5. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

6. The Odyssey by Homer

7. Cook and Peary: The Polar Controversy, Resolved by Robert M. Bryce

8. The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard

9. The Book of Common Prayer (kind of a long story and not really a light reading type book so I’m including a bonus)

10. May We Be Spared to Meet on Earth (I’ve been trying to get my hands on this one for so long, surely I can do it if I give myself another entire year lol)

And tagging some other folks who might want to do it heart hands emoji:

@wiwaxiacorrugata @c-horses123 @averagepolarexpeditionenjoyer

[faworsley]

I just finished this book and I know of course that’s how they get me, because it’s written by Frank Arthur Worsley and we all know how he felt about Shackleton, but I went into it kind of anti Shackleton and am now incredibly glum about how he died. Reading how Worsley felt about his death and the way he spoke during their last conversation, hearing about the chronometer and the letter and North Russia, etc. I have grown as a person I now appreciate Ernest Shackleton (though Wuzzles is always first in my heart). Also I can’t believe nobody talks about Worsley more than they do with everything he did all in the span of like ten years. But whatever <3