From Edward Bransfield from County Cork, credited with the discovery of the Antarctic continent in 1820, to Ernest Shackleton, born in 1874 in County Kildare, Irish seafarers hold a special place in the history of Antarctic exploration. Beverly Sperry will tell of their exploits, with particular reference to the amazing feats of Ernest Shackleton – “The Boss” – and the astounding endurance of Kerryman Tom Crean, who sailed with both Scott and Shackleton and lived to tell the tale, plus many whose names you may never have heard before, but whose courage was prodigious and whose contributions were vital. This popular talk has been updated to include recent developments, including the discovery of the wreck of the Endurance in March 2022, nearly 107 years after she sank, and Beverly's own experiences in Antarctica in December 2023.

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