New research vessel named after Kerry explorer Tom Crean

Explorer Tom Crean, whose achievements are being recognised by the naming of a new research vessel in his honour. 

The new Marine Institute’s research vessel is to be named after Kerry’s acclaimed explorer Tom Crean.

The Norwegian naval architect consultancy that has designed the Marine Institute's new boat will honour and recognise the famous Kerry-born native from Annascaul, who undertook considerable polar expeditions of more than a century ago.