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Polar Exploration
Polar exploration refers to the physical exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring these areas meant hiking over ice flows and glaciers. Explorers largely ventured into polar exploration during the 18th century.
955 Questions
What did Captain Scott say when he reached the South Pole?
There is no record of the words uttered by any team member in the moments they reached the South Pole.
When did sir john Franklin discover the northwest passage?
he found africa and china and then he found mexico but he didnt stay there because he said it smells really bad but the smell of tacos and burritos kinda gives it a musky smell
How did Ernest Shackleton travel to Antarctica?
Shackleton traveled to Antarctica by ship for all of his expeditions.
What mode of transport did ernest shackleton use?
He used a big ship called Endurance until it got stuck in pack ice and then he had to used a open boat.
What was the name of Richard E Byrd's base in Antarctica?
All of Byrd's bases were named Little America.
What were the challenges faced by Robert Falcon Scott?
the dangers of catching frost bite and falling through ice
What did Scott use to get to the south pole?
"I used a team of sled dogs" -Scott.
Another Answer
Scott took ponies and mechanical vehicles to Antarctica, but man-hauled sleds on his trek to the South Pole. Amundsen used sled dogs.
How many miles THROUGH THE northwest passage?
310 miles!
Sought by explorers for centuries as a possible trade route, it was first navigated by Roald Amundsen in 1903-1906.
Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen was the first to sail through the Northwest Passage in 1903-1906.
Did Shackleton ever return from Antarctica?
Sir Earnest Shackleton left Antarctica several times, and also returned to Antarctica. He is buried in Grytviken, South Georgia.
Did sir ernest Henry shackleton ever get married?
yes he did in 1915 and they meet when they both went in to politics it was love at first sight so as soon as ernest talked to her she gazed in to his eyes and fell in love and the pick up line was your like a well because im falling for you anyway emily tricia dorman missed ernest when he left :(
What was John Franklin's country of origin?
John Franklin was born in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.
The advert you are thinking of is this one,
Men wanted for Hazardous Journey. Low Wages. Bitter Cold. Long Hours of Complete Darkness. Safe Return Doubtful. Honour and Recognition in the Event of Success.
It was said to have appeared in The Times of London in early 1907.
Unfortunately, it is a myth, an urban legend. It never appeared in any newspaper. People have spent countless hours looking at the records of all newspapers of that time in the hope of finding it, as rewards have been posted for the first person to find it.
It has been attributed to Ernest Shackleton, but no record exists of him placing such an advert.
The search for the Northwest Passage did not have a significant impact on exploration and colonization for Spain. Spain primarily focused its efforts on exploring and colonizing the Americas, particularly in areas such as present-day Mexico and South America. The Northwest Passage was more of interest to other European powers such as England and the Netherlands.
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 American walked across Russia to find the northwest passage?
The British searched for the Northwest Passage. A British sea captain arrived in the colonial port of Plymouth, Massachusetts. His name was James Cook. He was already a famous explorer who had been around the world twice, in BOTH directions. Cook had even discovered a group of islands in the Pacific that he renamed the Hawaiian Island.
