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1st at the Pole: The Norwegians!
On December 14, 1911, Amundsen claimed victory: the Norwegians were first at the South Pole. After 57 grueling days on the trail, the men were still healthy and fit. To celebrate, they added a small piece of seal meat to their dinner.
Bjaaland took this picture of his teammates Amundsen, Hanssen, Hassel, and Wisting.
Planting the Flag
Together, the five men proudly raised the flag of Norway. They pitched a tent and called it Pollheim, or “Home at the Pole.”
Homeward Bound
On December 17, they started back to base camp. The team had plenty of food and fuel. The path back was well marked. Apart from some frostbite, Amundsen’s hardy men were in good shape. On January 30, 1912, the Fram set sail for home.
A Letter for the King
Inside the tent, Amundsen left a letter to the Norwegian king—and a note to Scott, asking him to deliver the message. He wanted to make sure that the world heard of the Norwegian victory even if they did not return safety.
Image Credits:
Norwegians at the Pole, planting the flag, letter to king, Fram, © The Fram Museum / JFO.