Roald Amundsen: Zitate auf Englisch
Explaining why the Antarctic winter is not all dark
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
On January 21, 1912, upon leaving behind the last navigation beacon at 80° 23' S
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
“BEG TO INFORM YOU FRAM PROCEEDING ANTARCTIC — AMUNDSEN”
Telegram to Scott, ca September 9, 1910
The vessel Fram departs from Madeira for the Antarctic
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Upon reaching the vicinity of 89° 58' 30" S, 60° E, named camp Polheim, about 1½ mile from the geographical Pole. Several forays were made from here, one southwards and beyond the pole.
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
“So we arrived, and planted our flag at the geographical South Pole. Thanks be to God!”
A quote also displayed at the geographical South Pole.
Impressions around March 1911
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
“Amundsen's name for a dangerous stretch where the ice could give way unexpectedly”
Devil’s Ballroom
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
“Everything is on a reduced scale here in the Polar regions; we can't afford to be extravagant.”
Concerning the Polar accommodations
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Upon reaching the polar plateau
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Upon finding yet another obscured and deadly abyss
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Upon slaughtering some dogs to feed other dogs and themselves
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
Sydpolen (The South Pole) (1912)
