About
Chilean Navy Captain who rescued 22 crewmen of the ship Endurance from Antarctica.
Before Fame
He began his studies at the Chilean Naval Pilot's School in 1900.
Trivia
He is the namesake of the highest part of Elephant Island, Antarctica, where the 22 crewmen were stranded.
Family Life
He was born in Santiago and died in the same town.
Associated With
He rescued the crew of the Trans-Antarctic expedition led by Ernest Shackleton.
