I went ashore, found a telephone, and told the Governor and my friends at Punta Arenas that the men were safe.

Two hours later we were at Punta Arenas, where we were given a welcome none of us is likely to forget.

The Chilian people were no less enthusiastic than the British residents.

The police had been instructed to spread the news that the 'Yelcho' was coming with the rescued men, and lest the message should fail to reach some people, the fire-alarm had been rung.
The whole populace appeared to be in the streets.

It was a great reception, and with the strain of long, anxious months lifted at last, we were in a mood to enjoy it.
The next few weeks were crowded ones, but I will not attempt here to record their history in detail.