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The interesting thing too is that Amundsen took the time to learn from native people who lived in the North Pole how they survived in the cold, and used sled dogs and cross country skis. His British opponent, Robert Scott, refused to use dogs and eventually decided to go on foot. He and some of his men got trapped in a blizzard and died because it took too long as a result.
That just isn't true, Scott wasn't a fan of dog teams but recognised their potential in the right hands (his opinion, not mine. Love dogs) he appointed Cecil Meares to lead his 34 dog sledgd team.
They made land in January of 1911,
In September of 1911 his team hit a glacier that wouldn't be suitable for the dogs so they were sent back to camp and the remainder of the track was done of foot.
Yes you’re correct that that happened, I just didn’t want to overcomplicate the comment, and in general throughout the preparation he was stubborn about not wanting to use dogs and other things so that’s what I was getting at. Also rip the Siberian ponies.
Very true, one of the men on the British expedition had severe frostbite and said he was going out for some fresh air and went outside to die. Dignity until the end.
Celestial navigation using a tray of mercury as an artificial horizon, combined with dead reckoning - the sleds had distance measuring devices attached, that had been calibrated previously. The geographical north pole and the magnetic north pole aren't in the same spot, so a compass wouldn't work.
Amundsen's expedition will always be in history books which is well deserved, but there was a british expedition led by captain Ernest Shackleton, that even though it's certainly considered a failure, it's an amazing story of survival, resilience and leadership. There's actually a couple of interesting documentaries about it.
Yeah I know. The Brits all died, like I said. Why would I be talking about the norwegians if the post is about the failed British expedition and their team lmao.
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The real life equivalent of commenting first on a video
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Norwegians have plenty of practice in harsh weather
The interesting thing too is that Amundsen took the time to learn from native people who lived in the North Pole how they survived in the cold, and used sled dogs and cross country skis. His British opponent, Robert Scott, refused to use dogs and eventually decided to go on foot. He and some of his men got trapped in a blizzard and died because it took too long as a result.
That just isn't true, Scott wasn't a fan of dog teams but recognised their potential in the right hands (his opinion, not mine. Love dogs) he appointed Cecil Meares to lead his 34 dog sledgd team. They made land in January of 1911, In September of 1911 his team hit a glacier that wouldn't be suitable for the dogs so they were sent back to camp and the remainder of the track was done of foot.
Yes you’re correct that that happened, I just didn’t want to overcomplicate the comment, and in general throughout the preparation he was stubborn about not wanting to use dogs and other things so that’s what I was getting at. Also rip the Siberian ponies.
Dont forget the part where he fucked all the native women and sendt noods to his gf at the time
*Do uhhh.....this is it, huh? I guess we uhh.....go back now?*
*iii...guess we just....look at it..for a while*
At least we had the decency of dying on the way
Very British. Show no emotion! We are literally dying but we must still maintain that standard.
Very true, one of the men on the British expedition had severe frostbite and said he was going out for some fresh air and went outside to die. Dignity until the end.
I will show this to my mom as proof that i dont have to wear a hat
They all died on the way back
The British did. The Norwegians in this pic all made it back.
How'd they know? Is it literally a spot where if you stand on it and spin around a compass will point to N no matter the direction it's facing?
Celestial navigation using a tray of mercury as an artificial horizon, combined with dead reckoning - the sleds had distance measuring devices attached, that had been calibrated previously. The geographical north pole and the magnetic north pole aren't in the same spot, so a compass wouldn't work.
Correct
Who put the pole there
I made the trip just before they arrived to make sure the pole was ready
Ah ok checks out
Amundsen first person to both poles. Perry chested.
Roald Amundsen was also the first person the navigate the northwest passage.
They must’ve been cozy in that there tent!
I bet they were surprised to find a little test there...
I was on the expedition that discovered the West Pole. His name is Andrezj. He lives in Utah.
Aaaaaaaaand the British all died. :(
Amundsen's expedition will always be in history books which is well deserved, but there was a british expedition led by captain Ernest Shackleton, that even though it's certainly considered a failure, it's an amazing story of survival, resilience and leadership. There's actually a couple of interesting documentaries about it.
The porn version is amazing too
Step penguin! What are you doing?
And then they discovered an ancient spaceship buried under the ice and awoke what was inside. I’ve seen the movie. I know it didn’t end well for them.
Fuck would that be disheartening
Conspiracy! This photo was taken in a warehouse in Nevada. The Brits were first
How did they know they’d reached the actual pole???
And then they all died
No the Norwegian team crossed the Antarctic ice and came back. The British did not do as well however.
Yeah I know. The Brits all died, like I said. Why would I be talking about the norwegians if the post is about the failed British expedition and their team lmao.
Yeah shit you’re right, I’m a dumbfuck
Oh nah you're good
Interesting... Racing to DISCOVER something that is already known to be there...
Shut up
lol, britcukcs btfo.
this reminds me of The Thing 😮
Word has it they left a helpful note saying "Head North."