Thomas Crean

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. He had a daughter named Kate.

Associated With

Roald Amundsen is another well-known polar explorer.