The Fram moored near Roald Amundsens House, c. 1912
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The Fram moored near Roald Amundsens House, c. 1912
Photograph showing the Fram ; the ship used by Roald Amundsen in his expedition to the South Pole; moored near Amundsens House, c.1912. The Fram was previously used by Fridtjof Nansen in the Arctic, so held the record for a ship of both furthest North and furthest South
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Amundsen Arctic C1912 Fridtjof Furthest Held Moored Nansen Pole Previously Record Roald
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This photograph, taken around 1912, showcases the legendary exploratory vessel, the Fram, moored near the quay of Roald Amundsen's house in Kristiania, Norway (now Oslo). The Fram, meaning "strong" in Old Norse, holds a unique place in the annals of exploration history as the first ship to reach both the furthest north and the furthest south in the world. Roald Amundsen, a renowned Norwegian polar explorer, had successfully led the first team to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911, aboard the Fram. This achievement came just five weeks before Robert Falcon Scott's team arrived at the pole. Amundsen's groundbreaking expedition not only made Norway the first country to reach both poles but also solidified its reputation as a global leader in polar exploration. The Fram, previously captained by Fridtjof Nansen during his attempt to reach the North Pole in 1893-1896, had already made history by reaching a record-breaking 86.1 degrees north latitude. This impressive feat earned Nansen the recognition as the first person to reach further north than any other human being. As Amundsen's ship, the Fram played a crucial role in his successful South Pole expedition. The ship's innovative design, which included a rounded hull and a large balloon-like bulge, allowed it to sail through the ice floes and endure the harsh Arctic and Antarctic conditions. This photograph, taken around 1912, serves as a testament to the Fram's storied past and its role in shaping the history of polar exploration. The iconic vessel, moored near Amundsen's house, stands as a symbol of human determination, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of adventure.
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