9 August 1910–7 March 1912
Amundsen’s South Pole Expedition
Roald Amundsen’s Norwegian party travelled from the Bay of Whales by ski and dog sled, reaching the South Pole before returning safely.
Person
Roald Amundsen
Norwegian polar explorer who led the first verified expedition to the South Pole.
Lifespan1872–1928
Rolesexpedition leader
Related expeditions
Sources and further reading
- Roald Amundsen and the South Pole, The Fram Museum. Chronology and route of the Norwegian expedition.