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James Cook
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Who first crossed the Antarctic Circle?
James Cook
Who discovered the Antarctic Circle?
The Antarctic Convergence was first crossed by Anthony de la Roché in 1675.
Which continents are crossed by the Antarctic Circle?
Only Antarctica is crossed by the Antarctic Circle.
Which English explorer first crossed the Antarctic Circle in 1773?
English explorer James Cook first crossed the Antarctic Circle in 1773 during his second voyage to the South Pacific. Cook's expedition marked the first documented crossing of the Antarctic Circle by a European explorer.
Which continent is within the Antarctic Circle?
The continent of Antarctica is crossed by and surrounded by the Antarctic Circle.
Where did Captain James Cook go when he went to Antarctica?
James Cook went to Antarctica twice, although he did not reach the actual Antarctic continent. He first crossed the Antarctic Circle, on 17 January 1773, in latitude 67 degrees south. A year later, on 30 January 1774, he again crossed the Antarctic Circle as far as 71 degrees 10'S. In each case, he was stopped from going any further by pack ice.
What did Von Bellingshausen first have to cross to reach Antarctica?
Fabian Gottlieb Thaddeus von Bellingshausen led the First Russian Antarctic Expedition in 1819.From Wikipedia:"Leaving Portsmouth on 5 September 1819 the expedition crossed the Antarctic Circle (the first to do so since Cook) on 26 January 1820. "
How many men survived crossing the Antarctic with Tom Crean?
Tom Crean participated in three Antarctic explorations with both Shackleton and Scott. Most of the participants survived, and none 'crossed Antarctica'.
What is Scott of the Antarctic's first name?
Scott of the Antarctic's first name is Robert.
What country is the Antarctic Circle in?
The Antarctic Circle circles the whole Earth roughly 1,620 miles from the south pole.It crosses parts of the Southern Ocean and the continent of Antarctica. There areno parts of any countries anywhere on the circle.
Which expedition crossed Antarctica?
You may be thinking of the first, led by American Will Steger, the International Trans-Antarctic Expedition. From their Web site: "This was one of those really unique Antarctic ventures. Six men crossed Antarctica the long way...starting at the very tip of the Antarctic Peninsula on 27 July 1989...passing through the abandoned Siple Station, the ANI camp at Patriot Hills, South Pole, Vostok, and several other Russian (Soviet) stations ending at Mirnyy on 3 March 1990--220 days and over 3,700 miles."
Who was the first person to cross Antarctica on skis?
No-one has ever crossed the Antarctic on skis. It would most likely be suicide, and you would have to have a sledge/vehicle to carry provisions with you, unless you want to carry everything on your back (not advised).
