Summary

Footage Information

British Pathé
NOME, ALASKA (aka RONALD AMUNDSEN)
Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown

Full title reads: "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: "Pathe News. 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: "Pathe News. The plane in which Captain Amundsen expects to circle the North Pole."

Amundsen and pilot, both in flying gear inspect biplane. CU Roald Amundsen.
British Pathe
00:01:15:00
Black & White
Mute
1062.11

Keywords

Nome Alaska United States of America USA U.S.A. rowing boats ships Maud Arctic Pathe Captain Roald Amundsen adventure personalities aeroplanes North Pole
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