Roald Collection

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Captain Amundsen at the wheel of his ship, departing for the North Pole. Photograph, c1920

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. The Fram

How Bad Weather held back Captain Scott
A map showing the different routes taken by the Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen and the British team led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott towards the South Pole in 1911/12

Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912
First men to reach the South Pole; from left to right: Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, Roald Amundsen, Olaf Bjaalund and Helmer Hansen

Amundsen / Taking Bearing
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. Amundsens men determining the exact location of the S. Pole

Roald Amundsen
ROALD AMUNDSEN Norwegian polar explorer

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897 to 1899 - crew returning with snow for water supply

British and Norwegian bases in the South Pole. The routes taken by Captain Amunsden and Captain Scott. The Norwegian base was on the Bay of Whales, the British Base was at Roberston Bay

Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions
Route taken to the South Pole by Captain Roald Amunsden. He led the first expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage by sea, from 1903 to 1906, and the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911

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Norway. Reindeer at Ny Alesund Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

CM24 4580 Stuart Hall, Roald, Lola T70 Mk III B
Stuart Hall, Roald, Lola T70 Mk III B, Plateau 5, Grid 5, 1966 - 1971, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars, France

Headland Hotel and Golf Links, Newquay, c1910. The Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall, opened in June 1900. The Headland Hotel was designed by the Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail (1851-1903)

Beacon Cove - Newquay, 1927. Featuring The Headland hotel, which opened in 1900. It was used as the location for the film The Witches which was adapted from the book by Roald Dahl (1916-1990) in 1987

Fistral Beach - Newquay, 1927. Featuring The Headland hotel, which opened in 1900. It was used as the location for the film The Witches which was adapted from the book by Roald Dahl (1916-1990)

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen, 1872 - 1928. Norwegian Polar Explorer And Leader Of The First Expedition To The South Pole. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

Captain Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen 1872 To 1928 Norwegian Explorer Of The Polar Regions From The Book The Year 1912 Illustrated Published London 1913

Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to Heroes of Latham 47
Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to the Latham 47 Heroes, who disappeared in the prototype of the Latham 47 in 1928 with Roald Amundsen onboard during a rescue mission to the North Pole in search

Roald Amundsens route from Framheim to the South Pole, 1911
Illustration showing the route taken by Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, from their base at Framheim on the Ross Sea to the South Pole in 1911. Date: 1912

The Terra Nova meets the Fram
Captain Scotts vessel, the Terra Nova, meets the Norwegian Fram" off the Barrier in February 1911 when Roald Amundsen met Lieutenant Pennell and Campbell from the British expeditions ship

The Officers Saloon aboard the Fram, 1912
Photograph showing the Officers Saloon on board the Fram ; the ship used by Fridtjof Nansen to go to the Arctic and by Roald Amundsen to go to the Antarctic

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Coloured

Nansens North Pole Expedition - Explorer Captain Otto Sverdrup Seen Here in his Cabin, England. Picture taken on the initial leg of Fridtjof Nansens first journey to the North Pole

ROALD DAHL (1916-1990). British author. Photograph, 1961

SHIP: THE FRAM. The sailing ship Fram, which explorer Roald Amundsen took on an arctic expedition in 1910-11. Undated photograph

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The Norge, captained by Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth, during the first airship voyage over the North Pole, 1926

AMUNDSEN EXPEDITION, 1925. Crashed plane of an expedition led by Roald Amundsen and accompanied by Lincoln Ellsworth, in an attempt to fly over the North Pole, 1925

ELLSWORTH & AMUNDSEN, c1926. American and Norwegian explorers Lincoln Ellsworth (left) and Roald Amundsen, photographed at Spitsbergen Island, Norway, during an expedition to fly over the North Pole

AIRSHIP NORGE, 1926. The airship Norge being brought out of its hangar in Kings Bay, Spitzbergen, Norway to be used in Roald Amundsens polar flight, 1926

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer, with his crew navigating the northwest passage in the 47-ton sloop Gjoa, 1903-06. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Amundsen on his 1911 expedition to the South Pole, using a sextant and artificial horizon to determine his position. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Amundsen, on his 1911 expedition to the South Pole, using a sextant and artificial horizon to determine his position. English illustration, c1911

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Amundsen, left, with American aviation experts in Washington, DC, 1922

Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, 1 April 1922
ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, 1 April 1922

NEAL AND DAHL, 1954. British writer Roald Dahl with his wife, American actress Patricia Neal. Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 20 April 1954

ROALD DAHL (1916-1990). British writer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1954

The Deck of the Fram, 1912
Photograph showing the deck at the stern of the Fram, the ship used by Roald Amundsen in his Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12

Sledge Team on Amundsens Antarctic Expedition, 1912
Illustration showing one of the members of Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, ski-ing beside his sledge on the way to the South Pole

TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION. Left to right: Edward Wilson, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates and Henry Bowers

Roald Amundsen calculating his position, South Pole, 1911
Illustration showing how the members of Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 calculated their position, using a sextant and an artificial horizon; South Pole, 1911

The Amundsen Antarctic Expedition camping on the Level Barri
Photograph showing the sledge team of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition camping on the Level Barrier, on their way to the South Pole, 1911

The Interior of the Amundsen Antarctic Expeditions Winter Q
Photograph showing the living quarters of the hut used by Roald Amundsens Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12. Sleeping bunks, with curtains, line the edges of the hut, with the dining table in the centre

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

Amundsen in the Gjoa
Roald Amundsen in the cabin of his ship, Gjoa, in 1905-6

Roald Amundsen / 1927
ROALD AMUNDSEN Norwegian polar exlorer, en route to Japan aboard the President of Asia

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Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), a legendary Norwegian polar explorer, left an indelible mark on the history of exploration. Known for his audacious spirit and unwavering determination, Amundsen's name is synonymous with triumph in the harshest environments. One of his most iconic expeditions was aboard the Fram, a sturdy vessel that carried him to both poles. As captain, Amundsen fearlessly steered through treacherous waters, setting sail towards uncharted territories. In 1911, he famously beat Captain Scott in the race to reach the South Pole by skillfully navigating adverse weather conditions. Amundsen's leadership skills were unparalleled as he commanded his crew with precision and expertise. A photograph from around 1920 captures him at the helm of his ship, exuding confidence as they departed for their daring North Pole mission. The Fram became a symbol of resilience under extreme circumstances during Amundsen's Antarctic expedition in 1912. Despite encountering harsh weather and challenging terrain, he successfully led his men through adversity while ensuring their safety and well-being. Amidst these remarkable achievements lies another facet Amundsen – a man who possessed an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He was often seen taking bearings and meticulously studying maps to navigate accurately across vast icy landscapes. Even before gaining international fame, Amundsen participated in the Belgian Antarctic Expedition from 1897 to 1899 as part of its dedicated crew. This early experience laid the foundation for his future accomplishments as he honed his skills amidst Antarctica's unforgiving environment. Roald Amundsen will forever be remembered as one of history's greatest explorers whose legacy continues to inspire generations worldwide. His relentless pursuit of discovery pushed boundaries beyond imagination while showcasing humanity's ability to conquer even nature's fiercest challenges.