Race from Scott to Amundsen Reaches South Pole
The New York Sun reports Amundsen has told Auckland a Scott success may be true, while Amundsen claims his own South Pole arrival. The polar duel drew world attention as two rival expeditions near the pole amid differing gear, plans, and fortunes.
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Polar Expeditions Near Pole Rivalry Reaches Public Eye
Reports recount Amundsen and Scott racing to the South Pole through ice barriers and pack ice. Amundsen sets up base on the barrier near Bay of Whales while Scott advances from McMurdo Sound with Terra Nova, both seeking the pole and final routes back before winter.
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