By Endurance We Conquer

«The first crossing of the Antarctic continent
From sea to sea, via the Pole,
Apart from its historic value,
Will be a journey of great scientific importance.
«We are leaving now to carry out
Our white warpath,
And our farewell message to our country,
Is that we will do our best
To make good.
«Our thoughts and prayers
Will be to our brothers
Fighting at the front.
We hope, in our small way,
To add victory in science and discovery
To that certain victory which our nation
Will achieve in the cause of honor
And liberty.»