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Author : Peter Joseph Capelotti
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0813526337
The first two attempts to reach this remote and frigid outpost by air are examined, starting with a failed balloon attempt by a Swedish engineer in 1897. 31 illustrations.
Author : Mark Piesing
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062851543
"GRIPPING. ... One of the greatest polar rescue efforts ever mounted." —Wall Street Journal The riveting true story of the largest polar rescue mission in history: the desperate race to find the survivors of the glamorous Arctic airship Italia, which crashed near the North Pole in 1928. Triumphantly returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928, the world-famous exploring airship Italia—code-named N-4—was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history. Helping lead the search was Roald Amundsen, the poles’ greatest explorer, who himself soon went missing in the frozen wastes. Amundsen’s body has never been found, the last victim of one of the Arctic’s most enduring mysteries . . . During the Roaring Twenties, zeppelin travel embodied the exuberant spirit of the age. Germany’s luxurious Graf Zeppelin would run passenger service from Germany to Brazil; Britain’s Imperial Airship was launched to connect an empire; in America, the iconic spire of the rising Empire State Building was designed as a docking tower for airships. But the novel mode of transport offered something else, too: a new frontier of exploration. Whereas previous Arctic and Antarctic explorers had subjected themselves to horrific—often deadly—conditions in their attempts to reach uncharted lands, airships held out the possibility of speedily soaring over the hazards. In 1926, the famed Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen—the first man to reach the South Pole—partnered with the Italian airship designer General Umberto Nobile to pioneer flight over the North Pole. As Mark Piesing uncovers in this masterful account, while that mission was thought of as a great success, it was in fact riddled with near disasters and political pitfalls. In May 1928, his relationship with Amundsen corroded beyond the point of collaboration, Nobile, his dog, and a crew of fourteen Italians, one Swede, and one Czech, set off on their own in the airship Italia to discover new lands in the Arctic Circle and to become the first airship to land men on the pole. But near the North Pole they hit a terrible storm and crashed onto the ice. Six crew members were never seen again; the injured (including Nobile) took refuge on ice flows,unprepared for the wretched conditions and with little hope for survival. Coincidentally, in Oslo a gathering of famous Arctic explorers had assembled for a celebration of the first successful flight from Alaska to Norway. Hearing of the accident, Amundsen set off on his own desperate attempt to find Nobile and his men. As the weeks passed and the largest international polar rescue expedition mobilized, the survivors engaged in a last-ditch struggle against weather, polar bears, and despair. When they were spotted at last, the search plane landed—but the pilot announced that there was room for only one passenger. . . . Braiding together the gripping accounts of the survivors and their heroic rescuers, N-4 Down tells the unforgettable true story of what happened when the glamour and restless daring of the zeppelin age collided with the harsh reality of earth’s extremes.
Author : Jan Leyssens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1605377406
The fifth book in a series about scientific wonder. Dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For researchers ages 6 years and up. Early twentieth century. Roald Amundsen plans to travel to the northernmost point of the globe. But after experiencing difficulties with ships and airplanes in polar regions, he needs a new method of travel. For many years, people had flown in airships. Could an airship take him to the North Pole? Would it work in such brutal cold? Eventually, Roald became the first person ever to reach both poles, but it took the work of many people--and some animals!--to make his journey possible . . .
Author : Roy Rockwood
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041828913
"Through the Air to the North Pole" is a thrilling adventure novel written by the pseudonymous author Roy Rockwood. The story takes readers on an extraordinary journey to one of the most challenging and mysterious regions of the world, the North Pole. The narrative revolves around the three main characters: Mark Sampson, Jack Darrow, and Professor Henderson. Mark and Jack are young, adventurous boys, while Professor Henderson is an esteemed and brilliant inventor. Together, they embark on a daring expedition to explore the uncharted territory of the Arctic and reach the elusive North Pole. The journey begins with the introduction of Professor Henderson's remarkable invention, the "Polaris," an advanced airship designed to travel through the skies and withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic. The boys, eager for adventure, eagerly join the professor on this groundbreaking expedition. As the "Polaris" soars through the vast expanse of the Arctic, the young adventurers face numerous challenges and encounters with the Arctic wildlife. They navigate through treacherous ice fields, fierce blizzards, and polar bears, all while documenting their scientific observations. Throughout the journey, the trio faces moments of danger and uncertainty, testing their resilience and resourcefulness. They rely on their wit, courage, and teamwork to overcome each obstacle, emphasizing the importance of friendship and cooperation. As they approach the North Pole, the boys encounter unexpected discoveries and encounter the elusive mysteries of this remote region. The novel beautifully captures the awe-inspiring beauty and the extreme conditions of the Arctic, painting a vivid picture of the icy landscapes and the wonders that await the daring explorers. "Through the Air to the North Pole" is a tale of courage, scientific inquiry, and the spirit of exploration. It captivates readers with its vivid descriptions, exciting adventures, and enduring themes of friendship and perseverance. The novel not only entertains but also sparks the imagination and curiosity of young readers, encouraging them to embrace the wonders of the natural world and the thrill of discovery."
Author : Garth Cameron
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
By the time it was over, eight of the crew and nine rescuers were dead and scores more had been put in harm’s way. The disappearance and search for the airship Italia was headline news, all over the world, for months after its last radio message on 25 May 1928. It had reported being to the north-east of its base at Kings Bay, on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, returning from a long flight to Greenland and the North Pole. Ships, aircraft and men from many countries converged on Kings Bay to participate in the rescue effort. The Italian airship designer and pilot Umberto Nobile had flown to the North Pole and beyond in 1926. He resolved to return to the Arctic with a new airship in 1928. The expedition had geographical and scientific aims, but the political environment was also an important motivator. Benito Mussolini and his fascist party had come to power in 1922 and a successful expedition to the Arctic would be excellent propaganda.
Author : John Duggan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 0951411497
From the first lighter-than-air ascent in the Arctic in 1799 to the flight of the Graf Zeppelin in 1931, this book describes the early plans and endeavours, including flights by Walter Wellman in 1907 and 1909, as well as the Nobile flights across the Pole in 1926 and 1928. It addresses many questions: Why did Amundsen launch such a vicious attack on Nobile in the wake of the flight of the Norge across the Arctic Sea to Alaska? What was the truth behind the dramatic happenings following the crash of the Italia on its return from the North Pole? What lay behind the rumour that the Graf Zeppelin was to have been constructed outside Germany? What was the role of Dr. Schutte? Was it true that Eckener had never really intended to have the Graf Zeppelin fly to the Pole? Why did the crew of the Graf Zeppelin refuse to fly to the Pole in 1931?
Author : Walter Wellman
Publisher : New York : A.R. Keller
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : NYPL:33433017492624
Author : Victor Appleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Airships
ISBN : OSU:32435050809045
"Don and his uncles joined an expedition bound by air across the north pole. A great polar blizzard nearly wrecks the airship."--Dust-jacket flap.
Author : Wilbur Cross
Publisher : New York : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Arctic regions
ISBN : 1585740497
In 1926, General Umberto Nobile gained acclaim by crossing the Pole in a dirigible, and in 1926 took a dirigible to the North Pole to land a scientific research team. The ship crashed on the return flight, hundreds of miles from help. This account tells of the crash and the international efforts to rescue the explorers, bringing to life the struggles of the survivors, the heroism and tragedy of rescuers, and political intrigue surrounding the adventure. Cross, a former editor at Life, runs an editorial consulting and writing firm. The book is not indexed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Wilbur Cross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 144018674X
In 1928, defying Italy's Mussolini and the entire fascist party, aviator Umberto Nobile, undertook a daring expedition to the North Pole in Italia, one of several successful airships he had designed. The tragic crash of the airship on the ice and search for survivors was the most extensive in Arctic history, involving seven nations. Although Nobile and eight crew members survived, those lost included not only their tragic companions but searchers, including the famous explorer, Roald Amundsen. The Italia tragedy was described by The New York Times as "one of the most astonishing episodes in the history of aviation."
Author : Garth James Cameron
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781629149608
Roald Amundsen was the most successful polar explorer of his era using sledges, dogs, skis, and ships. He is mainly remembered for being the first man to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What is less often remembered is that he was also the first man to reach the North Pole on May 12, 1926 as the leader of the Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile expedition in the airship Norge. His involvement in aviation from his experiments with man-lifting kites in 1909 to his death in 1928 while flying from Norway to Spitsbergen has not been the subject of a detailed study until now. From Pole to Pole explores Amundsen’s enthusiasm for flight from the moment he read about Bleriot’s flight across the English Channel in an airplane. In June 1928 Amundsen and five companions took off in a search and rescue flight for the missing airship Italia and were never seen again. The only traces of the men and their aircraft were a tip float and an empty fuel tank which washed up on the coast of Northern Norway several months later. Searches of the seabed near Bear Island for the remains of the Latham 47 flying boat he was flying in took place in 2004 and 2009 and interest in the mystery of his disappearance remains high. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Author : William F. Althoff
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Airships
ISBN : 1612510108
"Artic Mission recounts two concurrent Navy Department penetrations of the Arctic in 1958, one an unclassified project, the other absolutely secret. Sailing under the direct orders of the Commander in Chief, the nuclear submarine Nautilus would, if successful, reaffirm U.S. technological prowess with a stupendous demonstration; an under-ice transit of the Arctic Basin via the North Pole. The airships unclassified mission was an Office of Naval Research project, with the objective to assess the suitability of non-rigid airships for support of field parties deployed throughout the North, ashore and afloat. That August, BUNO 126719 crossed the Arctic Circle, the sole military airship ever to do so, en route to rendezvous with a U.S. Air Force ice-rafted camp in the Arctic Ocean. As 719 pressed north, Nautilus pierced the geographic pole, then without changing course logged the first-ever transit of the deep-ocean Arctic, Pacific to Atlantic. Based on interviews and correspondence with dozens of participants, and on Navy Department reports, the work presents first-hand material throughout, and is a distinct contribution to naval literature."--Amazon.
Author : David L. Bristow
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781496207043
Author : Garry Hogg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:464173409
Beretning om overflyvningen af Nordpolen med luftskibet "Italia" og redningsaktionerne for at undsætte de overlevende.
Author : Walter Wellman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1410213145
A book detailing Walter Wellman's attempts to reach the North Pole. Wellman was a contemporary of Peary who decided after one attempt that the North Pole could never be reached over the ice. He got backing for an attempt to fly there in a primitive dirigible, America. He made two attempts in 1907 and 1909, both unsuccessful. When he learned Cook and Peary were claiming to have reached the Pole he gave up his ambition and tried to cross the Atlantic in the America in 1910. All of these exploits are detailed in this book. Included is interesting technical information on power and equipment of airships and airship construction, and extensive illustrations (mostly photos). Walter Wellman (1858-1934) was born in Mentor, Ohio and founded the Cincinnati Post. He attempted dirigible flights over the North Pole in 1906, 1907, and 1909 and also an Atlantic crossing in 1919. Although all were failures he broke existing records at the time.