Polaris expedition had managed to secure the position of expedition commander based on his authority on the subject of the Arctic.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,732 |
10 Facts About Polaris expedition
2.
Polaris expedition was a voracious reader, captivated especially by the Arctic.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,733 |
3.
Polaris expedition was prepared for Arctic service by the addition of solid oak timber all over her hull, and the bow was sheathed in iron.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,734 |
4.
In effect, Polaris had three captains, a fact which would weigh heavily on the fate of the expedition.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,735 |
5.
Polaris expedition proceeded north through Smith Sound and the Nares Strait, passing the previous furthest north by ship records held of Kane and Hayes.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,736 |
6.
The Polaris expedition had failed in its main objective of reaching the North Pole.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,737 |
7.
Polaris expedition was incorrect; the men were actually on the Canadian side of the strait.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,738 |
8.
Polaris expedition disputed reports of his drinking, saying that he "[made] it a practice to drink but very little".
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,739 |
9.
Polaris expedition came back and entered a warm cabin without taking off his heavy fur clothing, and then took a warm cup of coffee.
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,740 |
10.
Polaris expedition said that he "believed the propeller was smashed and the rudder broke".
| FactSnippet No. 2,058,741 |