Polar History
Polar history plays its part in Rosie’s family background.
Rosie’s grandfather, the Earl Granville, had
ambitions to explore the Antarctic and was
selected for Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s 1911-12 expedition. However, the 6’4” naval officer was wired
only weeks before departure and informed that
he was too tall for the expedition tents.
Furthermore, he was told, his large frame
would require extra rations.
These are not obstacles likely to stand in Rosie’s way.
Less than five years later, Rosie’s grandfather-
in-law, Sir James Wordie, embarked on the great
1914-1917 TransAntarctic Expedition
led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.
