A story that deserves a fitting end A man his leaders relied on To the men he served under, Tom Crean was a vital cog in the wheel that saw them pioneer exploration of the most inhospitable continent on Earth. It’s a fact that both Shackleton and Scott valued and relied […]
Antarctic expeditions
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Tom Crean related newsclippings Probably the most recognisable of newsclippings, this one attributed to Ernest Shackleton, never actually appeared as an advert purportedly reading as follows:“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success” He […]