Nils Larsen
Nils Larsen was a Norwegian sea captain. Larsen is perhaps most associated with the Norvegia expeditions of Antarctica.
Larsen was born in Sandar, and became a noted whaler, captaining a number of whaling ships principally for Thor Dahl A/S of Sandefjord.
He also served as a first mate on Norvegia expeditions of Antarctica financed by Norwegian whale-ship owner Lars Christensen.
During these expeditions, Norway achieved annexation of Bouvet Island and Peter I Island.
Larsen died in Sandefjord, at the age of 76. Geographical areas in Antarctica named after him include: Mount Nils Larsen, Mount Nils and Nils Larsen Glacier.
