This Kerryman was a Royal Navy NCO [ = Petty Officer = Sgt ]. New Research Vessel for Marine Institute to be Named RV Tom Crean - Afloat Reveals

New Research Vessel for Marine Institute to be Named RV Tom Crean - Afloat Reveals: A Norwegian naval architect consultancy that designed the Marine Institute's new research vessel, Afloat reveals is to be named RV Tom Crean after the Irish seaman and Antartica explorer and with the ship due for delivery in 2022.