Thomas Crean was an Irish polar explorer born on July 20, 1877. He is best known for his four trips to Antarctica, during which he made significant contributions to the exploration of the continent. He was part of the Discovery Expedition of 1901-1904, the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917, and the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition of 1921-1922. His bravery and determination in the face of extreme conditions earned him the respect of his peers and the admiration of the public.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)
About
A polar Explorer who made four different trips to Antarctica.
Before Fame
He joined the Royal Navy at age 15, and jumped at a chance to join an arctic expedition shortly after.
Trivia
On one expedition, an accident forced him and his team members to trek 800 miles across the frozen wilderness in search of help.
Family Life
Reportedly, an argument with his father motivated him to run away and join the Royal Navy.
Associated With
Roald Amundsen is another well-known polar Explorer.