Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Captain Luis Pardo

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Captain Luis Pardo Marker

Inscription. Presented by the Republic of Chile
in honour of
Captain Luis Pardo
Officer of the Chilean Navy
On the centenary of his rescue of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition crew from the Antarctic on the 30th August 1916

Chilean Consul in Liverpool in this building
1930 – 1934

Erected 2016 by The Republic of Chile.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1916.

Location. 53° 24.369′ N, 2° 59.647′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on Water Street west of Tower Gardens, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Water St, Liverpool, England L2 8TZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: West Africa House (a few steps from this marker); Oriel Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); MV Derbyshire (within shouting distance of this marker); India Buildings (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of First India Buildings (about 90 meters away); James Harrison (about 90 meters away); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (about 120 meters away); Martins Bank Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Piloto Pardo: 109 years since The Heroic Rescue of Shackleton’s Crew (Anglo Chilean Society).

Desperate, Shackleton turned to Chile for assistance. Enter Luis Pardo Villalón—known as Piloto Pardo—a Chilean Navy officer. He was entrusted with the command of the Yelcho, a modest steamer ill-equipped for Antarctic navigation. The vessel lacked ice reinforcement, heating, and even radio communication. Nevertheless, Pardo accepted the mission without hesitation.

On August 30, 1916, defying all odds, Pardo navigated through treacherous waters and reached Elephant Island. There, he successfully rescued
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Captain Luis Pardo Marker
The entrance to the Tower Building. This plaque is affixed over the western side of the door frame.
all 22 stranded crew members and brought them to safety—without a single loss of life.

(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.