Airship "Norge," Designed and Piloted by Umberto Nobile, before Departure to the North Pole, May 1926
THF621183 / Airship "Norge," Designed and Piloted by Umberto Nobile, before Departure to the North Pole, May 1926
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Artifact Overview
The semi-rigid airship Norge flew over the North Pole on May 12, 1926. It was the first confirmed visit of any kind to the pole. Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen headed the expedition. He was joined by American adventurer Lincoln Ellsworth, who helped fund the mission, Italian aviator Umberto Nobile, who designed the Norge, and a crew of 13 others.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1926
Subject Date
May 1926
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.15.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dr. Gertrude Nobile.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Height: 6.25 in
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