After breaking through some young ice the 'Endurance' became jammed against soft floe.
The engines running full speed astern produced no effect until all hands joined in "sallying" ship.

The dog-kennels amidships made it necessary for the people to gather aft, where they rushed from side to side in a mass in the confined space around the wheel.

This was a ludicrous affair, the men falling over one another amid shouts of laughter without producing much effect on the ship.

She remained fast, while all hands jumped at the word of command, but finally slid off when the men were stamping hard at the double.

We were now in a position to take advantage of any opening that might appear.