Amundsen
Americannoun
noun
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The first explorer to complete the Northwest Passage solely by ship was Norwegian seafarer Roald Amundsen, from 1903 to 1906, more than 400 years after the first recorded attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
Amundsen has credits dating to 2013 that include appearances on shows such as “Criminal Minds” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025
Famed explorer Roald Amundsen was perhaps the first to recognize the importance of ice rises.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 18, 2024
Until now, it has been believed that intensified westerly winds north of the Amundsen Sea propelled ocean currents along the shelf break, carrying warmer water toward ice shelf cavities.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024
“For scientific discovery, give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel, give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.”
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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