# Macklin — South! character guide

> Macklin in South! by Ernest Shackleton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Macklin

**First appearance:** 0003-i-into-the-weddell-sea

## Who they are

Ship's doctor who amputated Blackborrow's frostbitten toes.

## In the story

### [Winter Months](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/iii-winter-months)

In charge of a dog team.

### [IV: Loss of the Endurance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/iv-loss-of-the-endurance)

Takes his dog team to the Stained Berg with Wild, Hurley, and McIlroy.

### [The March Between](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/vi-the-march-between)

Assists Greenstreet in killing the Weddell seal.

### [VII: Patience Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/vii-patience-camp)

Sent with Hurley to Ocean Camp; later sent with Crean to make a further selection of gear.

### [XII: Elephant Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/xii-elephant-island)

Rushed to raise the flag when the ship was sighted; tied his jersey to the pole as a signal when the flag was frozen.

### [XVIII: The Final Phase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/xviii-the-final-phase)

Served in France and Italy, won the Military Cross for bravery under fire.

## Links

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