Frank Worsley Bust

Frank Worsley Bust

17 July 2024

A view of the Frank Worsley bust situated near the waterfront in Akaroa. Frank Worsley was born in Akaroa and was a member of Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition to Antarctica, where he captained the 'Endurance'.

Creator: KayevG

Area: Banks Peninsula / Akaroa

Contributor: KayevG

Source: Entry in the 2024 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH24-DW-189801

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