Arctic exploration, route maps
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Arctic exploration, route maps
Arctic exploration. Map of the Arctic showing the routes taken by Fridtjof Nansen (1893 to 1896, brown), Frederick Cook (1907 to 1909, red), Robert Peary (1909, blue) and Umberto Nobile (1926, green). Nansen spent over a year on the ship Fram, being carried in the drifting pack ice. He then attempted to reach the North Pole on foot (dotted line), but was forced to turn back, eventually reaching land in Norway. Both Cook and Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole. Both claims were contested, but Peary was considered to have the stronger claim. Nobile piloted the airship Norge, the first aircraft to fly over the North Pole
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1900s Aeroplane Air Craft Air Ship Arctic Aviation Continent Discovering Discovery Exploration Exploring Flight Land North Pole Northern Polar Route Routes Ship Blue Background Firsts Fram Fridtjof Nansen Norge Robert Peary Umberto Nobile
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the incredible feats of Arctic exploration throughout history. The map depicts the routes taken by renowned explorers Fridtjof Nansen, Frederick Cook, Robert Peary, and Umberto Nobile during their expeditions to the Arctic. In brown, we see Nansen's journey aboard the ship Fram as it drifted through pack ice for over a year. His daring attempt to reach the North Pole on foot is represented by a dotted line, although he was forced to turn back and eventually reached land in Norway. The red route signifies Cook's expedition from 1907 to 1909, while Peary's successful claim of reaching the North Pole is depicted in blue. Both claims were contested but Peary held a stronger case according to historical accounts. Lastly, Nobile piloted the airship Norge in 1926 - an extraordinary achievement as it became the first aircraft ever to fly over the North Pole. This remarkable artwork not only highlights these significant milestones in geographical exploration but also serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination. It transports us back in time when brave individuals embarked on perilous journeys across treacherous oceans and icy landscapes in search of new discoveries. As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded of our ancestors' unwavering spirit that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of this vast planet we call home.
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