William Scoresby Snr blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: William Scoresby Snr. (1760-1829) whaler, arctic voyager and inventor of the crow's nest lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Whitby Civic Society.

William Scoresby Sr. was a prominent British Arctic explorer, whaler, and navigator who significantly advanced maritime knowledge through his detailed observations and inventions, such as the crow's nest, which improved ship safety in icy waters.