One of the 'Star' chase boats brings whales alongside whaling ship 'Sir James Clark Ross', off Victoria Land, Antarctica. — Otago Witness, 9.3.1926The Ross Sea whaling fleet has succeeded in getting through into clear water after a period of 38 days in the pack. Usually it takes four or five days for the boats to steam through the pack ice. acting upon a hereditary impulse, the more youthful passengers deserted their seats to obtain a better view of the proceedings. The two young men who engaged in the fisticuffs were among those who stood for the remainder of the journey.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2025 16:16 UTC