Commander Angus Bruce Erskine, RN 1928-2006.(Narrative biography)(In memoriam) From: Arctic | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Burton, Robert | COPYRIGHT 2006 Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Angus Erskine died in Edinburgh on 15 April 2006, a respected and much-loved member of both Arctic and Antarctic communities, who had combined a naval career with polar expeditions and then pioneered ecotourism in the Arctic. His dry humour, fund of anecdotes, and quiet confidence made him an excellent companion for all occasions.

Born on 11 May 1928 in Buckingham Palace, a son of Sir Arthur Erskine, Crown Equerry to King George V and King George VI, Angus was educated a...

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