Historical Events tagged with "roald"
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Exploration & Discovery
Roald Amundsen Begins Northwest Passage Journey
June 16th, 1903 121 years ago
Roald Amundsen departed from Oslo, Norway, with his crew to navigate the Northwest Passage. This unprecedented expedition sought to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic, testing the capabilities of the ship, Gjøa. Amundsen aimed to explore uncharted waters and enhance knowledge of Arctic navigation, motivated by his interest in both exploration and scientific discovery.
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