Framheim
Framheim was the name of explorer Roald Amundsen's base at the Bay of Whales on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica during his successful quest for the South Pole. It was used between January 1911 and February 1912.
Framheim Station | |
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Antarctic base | |
Framheim in January 1911 (by Andreas Bloch) | |
Framheim Station Location of Framheim Station in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 78°30′S 164°00′W | |
| Country | Norway |
| Location in Antarctica | Bay of Whales Ross Ice Shelf |
| Established | January 1911 |
| Closed | February 1912 |
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