Tom Crean the great Irish Antarctic Explorer remembered 100 years on - VIDEO

It is ashame that Crean could not have use some common sense on Scott. A group of Swedes beat Scott to the South Pole on Scott last attempt. Scott made it to the South Pole only to find the Swedish Flag. The Swedes did the trek in half the time and returned. Scott's party froze to death on the way back. The Swedes trained with dog sleds. Scott took ponys. The Swedes dressed in Eskome skins. Scott used wool, and cotton. Scott in the end had to "man pull" the supplies sleds. The Swedes never used the "man pull harness". Scott was one of the most stupid explores in history. It is a shame the Crean had to follow a fool.

Having spent a tour of duty in Antarctica, '61 to '62, I can relate to his experiences. I was better prepared for the weather than he so it makes me appreciate the man more! I have the book in my library & have read it. Glad he was Irish!

Tom Crean,I just finished reading his story, what a man, a man of iron.