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Leads the Terra Nova trip to Antarctica with the goals of carrying out new and exciting scientific research and claiming for Britain the prize of being the first to reach the South Pole.
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Amundsen sailed for Antarctica, intending to be the first person to make it to the South Pole Amundsen.
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Amundsen and his crew made it to the South Pole on dog sleds.
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On November 1 sets out on the ice for the 800 mile trek to the South Pole, knowing that the Norwegian Roald Amundsen is also on his way to the goal.
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Reaches South Pole on January 17 with his crew and discovers that Amundsen has got there first.
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Makes last entry in his diary on March 29 as, trapped in a strong snowstorm.
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His ship departs London the same day.
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Enters Antarctic.
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First sighting of Antarctic continent.
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Blizzard blows the his camp north across Antarctic Circle.
