Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions

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Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions

Route taken to the South Pole by Captain Roald Amunsden. He led the first expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage by sea, from 1903 to 1906, and the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911. He travelled with four companions to the south pole; Helmar Hansen, Wisting, Sverre Hassel and Olaf Bjaalund. Date: 1911

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This historic map depicts the route taken by the pioneering Norwegian expedition, led by the intrepid explorer Roald Amundsen, to reach the South Pole in 1911. Amundsen, who had previously made history as the first person to traverse the Northwest Passage by sea from 1903 to 1906, embarked on this new endeavor with a team of four companions: Helmer Hansen, Olaf Bjaalund, Sverre Hassel, and Kristian Prestrud (who was later replaced by Olav Bjaalund). Their groundbreaking journey began on October 17, 1910, when they set sail from the coast of Antarctica aboard the ship "Fram." After reaching the ice-free McMurdo Sound, they began their trek on foot on December 14, 1911. They faced numerous challenges, including extreme cold, treacherous ice, and the constant threat of frostbite and scurvy. Despite these obstacles, Amundsen's team reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911, becoming the first humans to ever set foot on this remote and inhospitable terrain. Their achievement was a significant milestone in the history of exploration, and their proposed route is shown on this map. The success of this expedition put Norway on the map as a major player in polar exploration, and it sparked a renewed interest in the race to explore new territories and expand human knowledge. This map, from the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a visual representation of the incredible journey undertaken by Amundsen and his team to reach the South Pole. Their achievement remains an inspiration to explorers and adventurers around the world, and their legacy continues to shape our understanding of the vast and mysterious polar regions.

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