Viktor Esbensen (11 March 1881 – 29 January 1942) was a Norwegian mariner known for exploring the Antarctic region together with his father-in-law Carl Anton Larsen, looking to make a living from whaling. He was killed when his ship was sunk in World War II. == Early life == Esbensen was born at Vardø in Finnmark, Norway to Peder Esbensen (1842–1897) and his wife Karen Cappelen Berge (1849–1892).
Viktor Esbensen (11 March 1881 – 29 January 1942) was a Norwegian mariner known for exploring the Antarctic region together with his father-in-law Carl Anton Larsen, looking to make a living from whaling. He was killed when his ship was sunk in World War II. == Early life == Esbensen was born at Vardø in Finnmark, Norway to Peder Esbensen (1842–1897) and his wife Karen Cappelen Berge (1849–1892).
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