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Roald Amundsen got to the South Pole 1st and just a month later, Robert Falcon Scot made it to the South Pole but sadly died on his journey back because of the cold and hunger.
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What is a reaching pole?
A pole that is reaching
Who was the first person to reach the south pole what year was it?
Roald Amundsen is credited with reaching the South Pole first in 1911. Amundsen was from Norway. Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition was found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.
Who was the first black American to reach the north pole in 1909?
One of a team of six that first reached the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. The team consisted of Robert E. Perry, Matthew Henson and 4 Inuit: Ootah, Ooqueah, Seeglo and Egigingwah. As the expedition was led by Perry, history considers him to have been first to reach the pole.
Who was the first Britain person to the south pole?
Sir James Clark Ross was the first British person to the south pole.
Who is the first women to reach south pole?
liv arnesen was the first women to reach the south pole in 1994...she is a Norwegian.
Which Australian was credited with being the first to climb Mt Erebus and locating the magnetic South Pole?
Sir Douglas Mawson was the first Australian to climb Mt Erebus in 1908 as a member of Ernest Shackleton's party. He is also credited with locating South Magnetic pole in 1909.
Roald Amundsen is credited with being the first explorer to reach?
Amundsen and his team were first to sail between Greenland and Alaska by way of the Northwest Passage. Years later, he also lead the team to be the first humans to set foot at the South Pole.
What Matthew do after reaching north pole?
He turned south.
Captain Scott died after reaching what country?
south pole
What is a reaching pole?
A pole that is reaching
Who was the first to visit both the North and South Poles?
Albert P. Crary was the first to visit both poles, reaching the North Pole in 1952 and the South Pole in 1961. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/albert-p-crary)
Did Robert Scott achieve anything on reaching the south pole?
His death!
When did Robert E Peary explore the north pole?
He is credited with reaching the North Pole on the 6th April 1909. Note I said credited, as there is considerable doubt that he did, thanks to his bad navigation keeping, and his claims of fantastic daily mileage.
Did admiral Robert e. Peary reach the North Pole first?
No, while Peary is credited with reaching the North Pole, there is nowadays quite considerable doubt that he did not. This doubt is based on Pearys omission to provide any navigational readings for his journey.
What was Captain James Cook's connection with the South Pole?
James Cook was the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle, but he did not reach the South Pole, so he had no connection with the South Pole. Pack ice and the fact that his sails kept freezing up stopped him from even reaching the Antarctic continent, let alone the theoretical point known as the South Pole.
What did James Cook feel like when he saw the south pole?
James Cook never saw the South Pole. Pack ice and the fact that his sails kept freezing up stopped him from even reaching the Antarctic continent, let alone the theoretical point known as the South Pole. Cook was the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle, but he did not reach the South pole.
What was the year of Ronald Amundsen achievements?
Amundsen was among the first explorers to winter-over in Antarctica: 1899; he lead the team that was first to set foot at the South Pole: 1911; he also lead the team to successfully navigate the Northern Passage: 1903-1906; first uncontested explorer to reach the North Pole (after reaching the South Pole): 1925.
