March 3, 2011

Friday, 3 March 1911

Amundsen

The Norwegians reached 81° 1' S, and put up their next depot, with a half-ton of dog pemmican. Hassel, Bjaaland, and Stubberud turned for home -- with one of Amundsen's dogs, which was being chafed by a poorly-fitted harness -- while the others continued on for 83°.

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