The ships lost in the expedition were found only relatively recently, in 2014 and 2016
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Despite 26 search-and-rescue operations conducted over the next 30 years, the two boats were only recently discovered: in 2014 HMS Erebus was found by Parks Canada, followed by HMS Terror in 2016, marking two of the most important archaeological finds in recent history. Much of what was discovered is now in the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
Epic suggests Crozier was far more capable than his fellow officers, as “one of the most experienced polar officers of his day”, and was overlooked due to his Irish heritage and deemed lower class. Despite being overlooked, Crozier has numerous geographical features named after him in Australia, the Falkland Islands, Norway and a lunar crater on the moon’s near side forever bears his name, as does Cape Crozier – where the magical emperor penguins of Antarctica reside.On September 14th and 16th, Sean Eacrett will conduct a sale of the contents of Kill Lodge, the former home of the late Mary Cunningham, who ran the Five Lamps pub in Naas for many years.
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