| NOME, ALASKA (aka RONALD AMUNDSEN) Explorer Roald Amundsen sets off to fly over the North Pole. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7548 |
| Catalog #: | 182267 | |
| Clip Number: | 182267-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 61 H | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:14 - 01:19:18 | |
| Location: | Nome, Alaska. | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXPLORATION: Arctic LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Alaska TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Biplane | |
| Description: | NOME, ALASKA (aka RONALD AMUNDSEN) Explorer Roald Amundsen sets off to fly over the North Pole. "Nome, Alaska. Off to the North Pole! Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer, boards the 'Maud' for trip which he hopes to end with an airplane flight over North Pole." Nome, Alaska, United States of America (USA). A small rowing boat carries passengers out to larger sailing ship. Shots of various crew members and explorers on board. Shots of the 'Maud' moving out into the cold Arctic waters around Alaska. Flashframe intertitle reads: "The City of Nome, and the departure of the 'Maud' on its voyage to the 'top of the world'." LS of the 'Maud'. Closer shots of the ship. Flashframe intertitle reads: "The plane in which Captain Amundsen expects to circle the North Pole." Amundsen and pilot, both in flying gear inspect biplane. CU Roald Amundsen. | |
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