2nd July, 2020
by Torquay Museum
Frank Browning’s ‘Antarctic Adventure’
Frank Browning was born in Stockland, near Axminster, Devon but lived most of his life at 145 Windsor Road Ellacombe, Torquay. He joined the Royal Navy in 1899 and even played occasionally for Torquay United Football Club. He was one of only two men who were handpicked to join the crew of the Terra Nova, Captain Scott’s world-famous expedition ship, and joined as Petty Officer RN. He was an extremely popular member of the crew, Commander Evans described him as “the life and soul of every sledge journey he took part in.”