Louis Bernacchi - Commemoration

Commemoration

Two landmarks in Antarctica are named after him: Bernacchi Head, on Franklin Island and Bernacchi Bay, on the coast of Victoria Land.

In 2001, Australia Post issued a postal stamp in honour of the 100th anniversary of Australia's involvement in Antarctic exploration. (The Hobart Mercury, "Antarctica a sticking point" 17 May 2001 page 13) The Premier of Tasmania, Jim Bacon, unveiled sculptures of Bernacchi and fellow explorers at Sullivans Cove. (The Hobart Mercury, "Sculpting a piece of Antarctic history" 11 September 2002)