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How did Roald Amundsen travel to the south pole?
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Who was Roald Amundsen's mother?
Roald Amundsen's mother was Hanna Sahlqvist Amundsen. She was married to Jens Amundsen, who was a ship-owner and captain. Hanna played a supportive role in Roald's exploration endeavors.
What is the name of Amundsen's ship?
The name of Roald Amundsen's ships are the Gjoa and Fram.
What was the name of Roald Amundsen's ship on his Antarctic voyage?
The Fram (Forward).
Who were Roald Amundsen's parents?
Father:Jens Amundsen Mom:Hanna Sahlquist
What attracted Roald Amundsen to Antarctica?
Amundsen was a successful explorer who wanted to be first. At the time, Amundsen had already been to Antarctica, and had been part of the crew that first wintered-over in Antarctica, on a ship in 1899. Although there had been attempts to reach the South Pole in subsequent years, this benchmark had not yet been met. So in 1910, Amundsen prepared for a polar journey, and en route, notified his crew -- and his competitor, Captain Scott -- that he was headed for Antarctica. All assumptions were that he went there to be the first to set foot at the South Pole
What did Roald Amundsen use to get to the South Pole?
Ronald Amundsen used 3 sledges and 52 dogs to get to the South Pole.
What vehicles can you travel in to get to antarctica?
You travel to Antarctica by air or by ship.
Did Roald Amundsen travel in the Terra Nova?
No. Amundsen traveled aboard Fram; Terra Nova was a British ship captained by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.Note, however, that they were both in McMudro Sound at the same time, with separate teams trekking to the South Pole.
How did Roald Amundsen get to Antarctica?
By the ship The Fram, landing at the Bay of Whales on 14th January 1911. He reachedthe South Pole by 4 sledges, 4 men & 52 dogs to start off. In the end, he ate the dogs!
Who discovered northwest passage?
Robert McClure mapped the northwest passage. it was Roald Amundsen that first successfully traveled through the passage by ship in 1902.
Who discover south pole?
On December 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his crew of the ship Fram were the first to reach the South Pole.
