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but changed his mind after others reached the North Pole first. Decided to go to the South Pole instead.
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he took 3 motor sledges, 19 siberian ponies, 33 huskys and 24 men
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they took 19 men, 97 huskys, a hut in sections and provisions for 2 years
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they named it framheim (meaning home of fram) after their ship
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Over 3 days they skied in a 16km radius from the south pole piont to make sure of the correct position only then did they plant the Norwiegian flag
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It read Since the 21st we have had a continuous gale. We had fuel to make 2 cups of tea a piece and food for 2 days every day we have been ready to start for our depot 11 miles away but outside the door of the tent it remains a scene of whirling drift. It seems the end cannot be far. It seems a pity but i do not think i can write much more
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It read for gods sake look after our people
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