Amundsen Begins Northwest Passage

Date: June 16, 1903 • Location: Oslo, Norway

Roald Amundsen leaves Oslo, Norway, to commence the first east–west navigation of the Northwest Passage.

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Norway's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.