Of the Ross Sea party that eventually sailed in December 1914, only Mackintosh and Ernest Joyce, in charge of the dogs, had significant experience of Antarctic conditions; many of the party were last-minute additions from a variety of backgrounds.
Of the Ross Sea party that eventually sailed in December 1914, only Mackintosh, Ernest Joyce in charge of the dogs, and ship's bosun James "Scottie" Paton had significant experience of Antarctic conditions. Many of the party were last-minute additions from a variety of backgrounds.