Tom Crean: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero

Name: Tom Crean: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero
Released: 2002-01-01

2002

Trailer

The Irishman Tomás Ó Cuirín (1877-1938), known as Tom Crean, was one of the greatest heroes in the history of Antarctic exploration: he participated in three of the greatest expeditions, shared adventures with Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Henry Shackleton, the great rivals of the time, and survived them both. However, today he is a practically forgotten figure.

Release Date

2002-01-01

Status

Released

Original Title

Tom Crean: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero

Runtime

54 min

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

Ireland

Production Companies

Crossing the Line

Overview

The Irishman Tomás Ó Cuirín (1877-1938), known as Tom Crean, was one of the greatest heroes in the history of Antarctic exploration: he participated in three of the greatest expeditions, shared adventures with Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Henry Shackleton, the great rivals of the time, and survived them both. However, today he is a practically forgotten figure.

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