Welcome to the website of the James Caird Society, an organisation dedicated to honouring the outstanding qualities of leadership associated with Sir Ernest Shackleton, especially during the ill-fated but remarkable Endurance Expedition, when all members of the party were rescued following a daring 800-mile voyage in the 23 ft 6 in lifeboat James Caird.

The Society holds two formal dinners each year at Dulwich College, Shackleton’s former school and now home of the James Caird.

These events are usually well attended, featuring a speaker on a relevant subject and welcome drinks served ‘around the boat’.

We also publish an annual newsletter and a journal approximately every 18 months.