Tom Crean Discovery Quiz
Test your knowledge of Tom Crean and Antarctic Exploration!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Near what village in Co. Kerry was Tom Crean born?
- A.
Inch
- B.
Anascaul
- C.
Ventry
- D.
Ballyferriter
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B. AnascaulExplanation
Tom Crean was born at Gurtachrane, outside the village of Anascaul in 1877.Rate this question:
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- 2.
On what ship did Tom Crean start his naval career?
- A.
Ringarooma
- B.
Terra Nova
- C.
Discovery
- D.
Impregnable
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D. ImpregnableExplanation
Tom Crean's naval career began aboard the training ship HMS Impregnable, which was a wooden battleship built in 1860.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tom Crean volunteered to replace a deserter from the crew of Scott's expedition ship Discovery. What was the deserter's name?
- A.
Robert Evans
- B.
Teddy Harrison
- C.
Harry Baker
- D.
Bobby Knowles
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C. Harry BakerExplanation
Harry Baker was involved in an altercation with an officer, and fled rather than face punishment. Scott approached Captain Rich, of the Ringarooma looking for a replacement.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the name of the lifeboat Tom Crean captained, on the voyage to Elephant Island?
- A.
Stancomb Wills
- B.
Dudley Docker
- C.
James Caird
- D.
Ocean Quest
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A. Stancomb WillsExplanation
Shackleton had assigned Hubert Hudson the job of captaining the vessel, but Crean took over as Hudson's mental and physical condition deteriorated.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What song was Tom Crean remembered for singing, especially in times of extreme peril?
- A.
Danny Boy
- B.
Molly Malone
- C.
It's A Long Way To Tipperary
- D.
The Wearing O' The Green
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D. The Wearing O' The GreenExplanation
Tom Crean, an Irish explorer, was known for singing "The Wearing O' The Green" especially in times of extreme peril. This song is a traditional Irish ballad that became associated with Irish nationalism. It was often sung by Irish soldiers and explorers to boost morale and maintain a sense of national identity during challenging times.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What medal was Tom Crean awarded for his role in saving the life of Lt. Edward Evans?
- A.
George Medal
- B.
Albert Medal
- C.
Charles Medal
- D.
Edward Medal
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B. Albert MedalExplanation
Crean had walked the last 35 miles of a 1,500 mile trip, alone, in 18 hours and raised a rescue party for the stricken Evans.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In November 1902 Tom Crean was part of a 12 man team that succeeded in which of the following?
- A.
Discovering the Beardmore Glacier
- B.
Scaling Mount Erebus
- C.
Capturing an Emperor Penguin
- D.
Setting a new Furthest South record.
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D. Setting a new Furthest South record.Explanation
On Nov. 11 1902 the Barne party passed 78°50'S, the previous furthest south point, which was set by Carsten Borchgrevink in 1900.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In 1906 Captain Scott asked Tom Crean to join him aboard which ship?
- A.
Bulwark
- B.
Victorious
- C.
Albemarle
- D.
Essex
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B. VictoriousExplanation
Crean would serve on all four of the above ships with Scott, before they departed for Antarctica on the Terra Nova.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Tom Crean was one of six men who left Elephant Island to sail across the Weddell Sea to South Georgia on what vessel?
- A.
The Dudely Docker
- B.
The James Caird
- C.
The Stancomb Wills
- D.
The Endurance
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B. The James CairdExplanation
The men somehow survived an 800 mile journey, across the most violent stretch of water in the world in an open lifeboat, and weathered a hurricane along the way.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On what ship did Tom Crean, Shackleton and Worsley rescue the men from Elephant Island?
- A.
Yelcho
- B.
Southern Sky
- C.
Instituto de Pesca No 1
- D.
Emma
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A. YelchoExplanation
Crean, Shackleton and Worsley had tried and failed to reach the men on all three other ships, before finally succeeding on the Yelcho.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What did Tom Crean smuggle aboard the Terra Nova before it departed for Antarctica?
- A.
Tobacco
- B.
Whiskey
- C.
A rabbit
- D.
Ernest Shackleton
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C. A rabbitExplanation
The rabbit gave birth to 17 offspring, which Crean handed out as presents.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How many Polar Medals was Tom Crean awarded?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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C. 3Explanation
Tom Crean was awarded three Polar Medals. This indicates that he had made significant contributions to polar exploration. The Polar Medal is a prestigious award given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in polar expeditions. Crean's multiple awards suggest that he had participated in multiple expeditions and had played a crucial role in each of them. This recognition highlights his bravery, endurance, and dedication to exploring the polar regions.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In what year did Tom Crean retire from the Navy?
- A.
1919
- B.
1922
- C.
1921
- D.
1920
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D. 1920Explanation
Tom Crean retired in 1920 after suffering a serious fall while serving in the Navy.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What was the last ship Tom Crean served on ?
- A.
Invincible
- B.
Sussex
- C.
Hecla
- D.
Essex
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C. HeclaExplanation
Tom Crean served on the ship Hecla.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Tom Crean is pictured on the left, exercising ponies on the Terra Nova Expedition in the winter of 1911. Who is standing to his right?
- A.
Edgar Evans
- B.
Lawrence Oates
- C.
Edward Evans
- D.
Henry Bowers
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A. Edgar EvansExplanation
In the given picture, Tom Crean is shown on the left side. Based on this information, we can infer that the person standing to his right would be Edgar Evans.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who is pictured with Tom Crean?
- A.
Henry Bowers
- B.
Alfred Cheetham
- C.
Edgar Evans
- D.
Patrick Keohane
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B. Alfred CheethamExplanation
The correct answer is Alfred Cheetham because he is the person pictured with Tom Crean.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Tom Crean stands on the extreme left of this picture. On what expedition was it taken?
- A.
The Discovery Expedition
- B.
The Terra Nova Expedition
- C.
The Endurance Expedition
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B. The Terra Nova ExpeditionExplanation
The correct answer is The Terra Nova Expedition. This can be inferred from the fact that Tom Crean is standing on the extreme left of the picture. Tom Crean was a member of the Terra Nova Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott, which took place from 1910 to 1913. The expedition aimed to reach the South Pole, but unfortunately, Scott and his team perished on their return journey.Rate this question:
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- 18.
"Crean is perfectly happy, ready to do anything and go anywhere, the harder the work the better.."Who said this of Tom Crean?
- A.
Ernest Shackleton
- B.
Frank Worsley
- C.
Cherry Apsley Garrard
- D.
Robert Falcon Scott
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D. Robert Falcon ScottExplanation
From Scott's letter to his wife Kathleen, prior to their departure on the Southern Journey, October 1911.Rate this question:
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