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First mate of the Belgica in the Antarctic Expedition. 1897-1899
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Commanded the Gjoa, the first single ship to complete the route through the Norhtwest Passage. 1903-1906
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Arrived at South Pole.
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Attempeted to reach the Northwest passage in the Maud.
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Roald and Lincoln Ellsworth failed to complete a flight across the North Pole.
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Succeeded in flying over the North Pole
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Died on a rescue mission of a friend, Nobile who crashed in Italia.