Tom Crean married Eileen Herlihy of Annascaul. Their marriage took place on September 5, 1917.
Marriage Details of Tom Crean
The union between Tom Crean, the renowned Antarctic explorer, and Eileen Herlihy marked a significant personal event in his life, occurring after many of his harrowing expeditions but before his final one.
Here are the key details of their marriage:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Eileen Herlihy |
| Marriage Date | September 5, 1917 |
| Spouse's Origin | Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland |
Eileen Herlihy hailed from Annascaul, a village in County Kerry, Ireland, which was also Tom Crean's birthplace. Their marriage connected two individuals from the same local community.
Context of Tom Crean's Life
Tom Crean's marriage to Eileen Herlihy occurred during a period when he was transitioning from his intensive career as an Antarctic explorer. He had already participated in three major British expeditions to the Antarctic: Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition (1901–1904) and ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910–1913), and Ernest Shackleton's Endurance Expedition (1914–1917).
Shortly after their marriage, in early 1920, Crean was invited by Ernest Shackleton to join the Shackleton–Rowett Expedition, which would be his last voyage to the Antarctic. This invitation highlights that his personal life was intertwined with his continuing professional engagements as an explorer.
For more information on Tom Crean's life and expeditions, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
