Roald Amundsen: the conquest of the South Pole
Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen and his four comrades conquered the South Pole on December 14, 1911.
For his expedition, the researcher has been collecting funds for several years. In January 1911, a vessel called the Fram anchored in the Whale Bay. During February and March, the men placed seven warehouses along the route that was to be completed. Amundsen decided to mark the path with dried fish, which could serve as food if necessary.
October 19, 1911 the expedition began. Roald Amundsen, together with four companions, four sleds, with harnessed dogs of 13 each, left the camp. At first the path seemed surprisingly easy. Then it was very difficult.
Reaching the South Pole Amundsen and his comrades lit a cigar. So they decided to celebrate this event. They set up a tent, hung out the Norwegian flag. For 99 days of travel, the Norwegians overcame 3,000 km, out of 52 dogs, 11 survived.
Upon returning from Antarctica, Amundsen became a world celebrity. He embarked on triumphal lecture tours of all continents. Numerous publishers were preparing books about his exploits.
On February 11, 1913, it became known that British captain Robert Scott reached the South Pole 34 days later than Roald Amundsen and found a letter from the Norwegian there. On the way back he died of fatigue and hunger. The Norwegian immediately sent telegrams with condolences to the widow of the captain.
For his expedition, the researcher has been collecting funds for several years. In January 1911, a vessel called the Fram anchored in the Whale Bay. During February and March, the men placed seven warehouses along the route that was to be completed. Amundsen decided to mark the path with dried fish, which could serve as food if necessary.
October 19, 1911 the expedition began. Roald Amundsen, together with four companions, four sleds, with harnessed dogs of 13 each, left the camp. At first the path seemed surprisingly easy. Then it was very difficult.
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Reaching the South Pole Amundsen and his comrades lit a cigar. So they decided to celebrate this event. They set up a tent, hung out the Norwegian flag. For 99 days of travel, the Norwegians overcame 3,000 km, out of 52 dogs, 11 survived.
Upon returning from Antarctica, Amundsen became a world celebrity. He embarked on triumphal lecture tours of all continents. Numerous publishers were preparing books about his exploits.
On February 11, 1913, it became known that British captain Robert Scott reached the South Pole 34 days later than Roald Amundsen and found a letter from the Norwegian there. On the way back he died of fatigue and hunger. The Norwegian immediately sent telegrams with condolences to the widow of the captain.
