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Background imageAmundsen Collection: Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 1912, (1913)

Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 1912, (1913)
Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 16 January 1912, (1913)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911

The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911
Photograph showing Lt. Helmer Hansen, of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, standing with his sledge, dog team and Norwegian flag at the South Pole, December 1911

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Captain Amundsen at the wheel of his ship, departing for the North Pole. Photograph, c1920

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Fram in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 1911-1912

The Fram in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 1911-1912

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsen at the Pole

Amundsen at the Pole
Norwegian explorer Amundsen and his colleagues at the South Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsen Winter Quarters

Amundsen Winter Quarters
Amundsen and others in their winter quarters at the South Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM

AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. The Fram

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912

Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912
First men to reach the South Pole; from left to right: Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, Roald Amundsen, Olaf Bjaalund and Helmer Hansen

Background imageAmundsen Collection: At the South Pole, 1911, (1936)

At the South Pole, 1911, (1936). From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen in polar kit, Antarctica, 1911-1912

Roald Amundsen in polar kit, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram 1910-12, frontispiece to Vol 2 by Roald Amundsen

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Improvised sounding tackle, Antarctica, 1911-1912

Improvised sounding tackle, Antarctica, 1911-1912

Background imageAmundsen Collection: How Bad Weather held back Captain Scott

How Bad Weather held back Captain Scott
A map showing the different routes taken by the Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen and the British team led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott towards the South Pole in 1911/12

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Great Ice Barrier, Antarctica, 1911

The Great Ice Barrier, Antarctica, 1911
Photograph showing a member of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 standing on top of the Great Ice Barrier, c.1911. Three men, under the command of Lt

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsen Voyage Map

Amundsen Voyage Map
A map showing the route of Amundsens voyage through the North-west Passage

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsen / Taking Bearing

Amundsen / Taking Bearing
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. Amundsens men determining the exact location of the S. Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Norge Polar Flight

Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen
ROALD AMUNDSEN Norwegian polar explorer

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsen & Team / Hobart

Amundsen & Team / Hobart
Amundsen and his team at Hobart (from l to r: Helmer Hansen, Bjaaland, Amundsen, Wisting, Hassel)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Map showing the route of Amundsen's voyage through the North West Passage

Map showing the route of Amundsen's voyage through the North West Passage
KWE2913916 Map showing the route of Amundsen's voyage through the North West Passage, 1903-1906. From Heroes of Modern Adventure, published 1927; Private Collection

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Belgian antarctic expedition 1897-8, fetching

Belgian antarctic expedition 1897-8, fetching snow for water supply

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897 to 1899 - crew

Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897 to 1899 - crew returning with snow for water supply

Background imageAmundsen Collection: DDE-90033505

DDE-90033505
Norway. Reindeer at Ny Alesund Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

Background imageAmundsen Collection: DDE-90023543

DDE-90023543
Antarctica, Amundsen Sea. Iceberg among pack ice at sunet. Date: 11/09/2007

Background imageAmundsen Collection: DDE-90023531

DDE-90023531
Antarctica, Amundsen Sea. Pancake ice at sunset. Date: 11/09/2007

Background imageAmundsen Collection: At the supper table, 14 February 1895 (litho)

At the supper table, 14 February 1895 (litho)
3638781 At the supper table, 14 February 1895 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the supper table, 14 February 1895)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895 (engraving)

At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895 (engraving)
1036789 At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: 'It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag

"It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag
6013240 " It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to Heroes of Latham 47

Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to Heroes of Latham 47
Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to the Latham 47 Heroes

Background imageAmundsen Collection: North Pole Huskies

North Pole Huskies
27th October 1920: Leionhard Seppala and his Siberian racers, the Inuit sled dogs of the North West, in the first photograph of Amundsens departure for the North Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsens route from Framheim to the South Pole, 1911

Roald Amundsens route from Framheim to the South Pole, 1911
Illustration showing the route taken by Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, from their base at Framheim on the Ross Sea to the South Pole in 1911. Date: 1912

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen, first to reach the South Pole

Roald Amundsen, first to reach the South Pole, fixing position at the pole, 1911. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Terra Nova meets the Fram

The Terra Nova meets the Fram
Captain Scotts vessel, the Terra Nova, meets the Norwegian Fram" off the Barrier in February 1911 when Roald Amundsen met Lieutenant Pennell and Campbell from the British expeditions ship

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Officers Saloon aboard the Fram, 1912

The Officers Saloon aboard the Fram, 1912
Photograph showing the Officers Saloon on board the Fram ; the ship used by Fridtjof Nansen to go to the Arctic and by Roald Amundsen to go to the Antarctic

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen / 1927

Roald Amundsen / 1927
ROALD AMUNDSEN Norwegian polar exlorer, en route to Japan aboard the President of Asia

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen, 1872 - 1928. Norwegian Polar Explorer And Leader Of The First Expedition To The South Pole. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Captain Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen 1872 To 1928 Norwegian Explorer Of The Polar Regions From The Book The Year

Captain Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen 1872 To 1928 Norwegian Explorer Of The Polar Regions From The Book The Year 1912 Illustrated Published London 1913

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)

Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)
Cairn Left By The Norwegians S.S.W. from Black Flag Camp, [16 January 1912], and Amundsens South Pole Mark, [18 January 1912], (1913)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Photogravure after a sketch by Dr Edward A Wilson while it was blowing very cold, minus 22 degrees

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Artist: Charles Turley

Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Artist: Charles Turley
Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Norwegian explorer

Background imageAmundsen Collection: A Winter Evening at Framheim, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912

A Winter Evening at Framheim, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expeditian in the Fram, 1910-12 Vol 1 by Roald Amundsen

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Artist

The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Artist
The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen 1872-1928, 1934

Roald Amundsen 1872-1928, 1934. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer of polar regions

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen, Norwegian explorer

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen, Norwegian explorer

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Anton Amundsen, 1893, (1897)

Anton Amundsen, 1893, (1897). Anton Amundsen (born in 1853) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageAmundsen Collection: At the South Pole, 1911, (1928)

At the South Pole, 1911, (1928). One of Amundsens men resting his dogs at the goal

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Killing Seals, 1911, (1928)

Killing Seals, 1911, (1928). Originally from The South Pole by Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928). From The Book of Polar Exploration, by E. L. Elias M.A. [George G

Background imageAmundsen Collection: N24 on the Derricks of the Hobby at Kings Bay, c1925, (1928)

N24 on the Derricks of the Hobby at Kings Bay, c1925, (1928)

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsens Polar Transport, 1911, (1928)

Amundsens Polar Transport, 1911, (1928). Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1912 which was the first to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, 1916

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, 1916
Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926

Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926. Raold Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer made a successful flight over the North Pole aboard the Norge on 11-14 May 1926

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, at the South Pole, 1911

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Coloured

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Nansens North Pole Expedition - Explorer Captain Otto Sverd

Nansens North Pole Expedition - Explorer Captain Otto Sverdrup Seen Here in his Cabin, England

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer
Roald Engebrecht Amundsen (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Colored

Background imageAmundsen Collection: SHIP: THE FRAM. The sailing ship Fram, which explorer Roald Amundsen took

SHIP: THE FRAM. The sailing ship Fram, which explorer Roald Amundsen took on an arctic expedition in 1910-11. Undated photograph

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The Norge, captained by Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth

AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The Norge, captained by Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth, during the first airship voyage over the North Pole, 1926

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AMUNDSEN EXPEDITION, 1925. Crashed plane of an expedition led by Roald Amundsen

AMUNDSEN EXPEDITION, 1925. Crashed plane of an expedition led by Roald Amundsen and accompanied by Lincoln Ellsworth, in an attempt to fly over the North Pole, 1925

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ELLSWORTH & AMUNDSEN, c1926. American and Norwegian explorers Lincoln Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH & AMUNDSEN, c1926. American and Norwegian explorers Lincoln Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH & AMUNDSEN, c1926

Background imageAmundsen Collection: AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The airship Norge being brought out of its hangar in Kings Bay

AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The airship Norge being brought out of its hangar in Kings Bay, Spitzbergen, Norway to be used in Roald Amundsens polar flight, 1926

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer, with his crew navigating

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer, with his crew navigating the northwest passage in the 47-ton sloop Gjoa, 1903-06. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Amundsen on his 1911 expedition to the South Pole

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Amundsen on his 1911 expedition to the South Pole, using a sextant and artificial horizon to determine his position. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Amundsen, on his 1911 expedition to the South Pole, using a sextant and artificial horizon to determine his position. English illustration, c1911

Background imageAmundsen Collection: HINE: OFFICE GIRL, 1917. Malvina Amundsen, a 15-year-old office girl at the Eastern

HINE: OFFICE GIRL, 1917. Malvina Amundsen, a 15-year-old office girl at the Eastern Talking Machine Co. on 177 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, January 1917

Background imageAmundsen Collection: ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928)

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Amundsen, left, with American aviation experts in Washington, DC, 1922

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, 1 April 1922

Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, 1 April 1922
ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, 1 April 1922

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Dornier DoJ Wal D-1422 Amundsen Wal in New York in 1930

Dornier DoJ Wal D-1422 Amundsen Wal in New York in 1930
Dornier DoJ Wal, D-1422, Amundsen Wal, in New York in 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Raold Amundsen (1872-1928) Norwegian explorer. Artists impression of Amundsen s

Raold Amundsen (1872-1928) Norwegian explorer. Artists impression of Amundsen s
Raold Amundsen (1872-1928) Norwegian explorer. Artists impression of Amundsens airship Norge during his successful flight over the North Pole, 11-14 May 1926

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Raold Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928) Norwegian explorer. First to navigate

Raold Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928) Norwegian explorer. First to navigate the Northwest Passage (1918). Reached South Pole in December 1911, one month before Scott

Background imageAmundsen Collection: The Deck of the Fram, 1912

The Deck of the Fram, 1912
Photograph showing the deck at the stern of the Fram, the ship used by Roald Amundsen in his Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Sledge Team on Amundsens Antarctic Expedition, 1912

Sledge Team on Amundsens Antarctic Expedition, 1912
Illustration showing one of the members of Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, ski-ing beside his sledge on the way to the South Pole

Background imageAmundsen Collection: TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION. Left to right: Edward Wilson

TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION. Left to right: Edward Wilson, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates and Henry Bowers

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Amundsens Antarctic Expedition pitching camp, 1911

Amundsens Antarctic Expedition pitching camp, 1911
Photograph showing members of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 erecting their tent near Axel Heibergs Glacier, Antarctica, 1911

Background imageAmundsen Collection: Roald Amundsen calculating his position, South Pole, 1911

Roald Amundsen calculating his position, South Pole, 1911
Illustration showing how the members of Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 calculated their position, using a sextant and an artificial horizon; South Pole, 1911



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Amundsen: A Pioneer of Polar Exploration" Roald Amundsen, a renowned Norwegian polar explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his daring expeditions to the Earth's most extreme regions. In January 1912, Henry Bowers captured the essence of Amundsen's journey in his painting "Amundsens Tent at the South Pole. " This artwork immortalizes the moment when Amundsen and his team triumphantly reached their destination. Born in 1872, Roald Amundsen possessed an unwavering determination that led him to conquer uncharted territories. The iconic photograph "The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole" symbolizes his achievement as he planted his country's flag on this inhospitable land in 1911. During their expedition, Amundsen and his crew established Winter Quarters to prepare for their arduous journey ahead. These quarters served as a sanctuary amidst Antarctica's harsh conditions and allowed them to plan meticulously for their ultimate goal – reaching the pole. Finally, after enduring treacherous obstacles and battling against nature's fury, "Amundsen at the Pole" captures the triumphant moment when Roald Amundsen stood atop this icy pinnacle. His perseverance paid off as he became one of humanity's first explorers to set foot on this desolate yet captivating landscape. "The Fram, " captained by Roald Amundsen himself, was instrumental in facilitating these groundbreaking expeditions. This ship carried him across vast oceans towards both poles; its name forever associated with courage and exploration. In c1920s photograph titled "Captain Amundsen departing for North Pole, " we witness a determined leader steering towards new frontiers despite uncertain weather conditions. It exemplifies how adverse elements never deterred him from pursuing greatness. While Captain Scott faced setbacks due to bad weather during competing expeditions, it was precisely such challenges that propelled Roald Amundsen forward.

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