1872
Roald Amundsen born July 16
1897–99 Belgica expedition
Personnel
On board the Belgica were nineteen men from five different nations, mostly from Belgium or Norway. As well as the ship’s officers and crew, there were several scientists on board. Most had little or no experience from previous polar expeditions. Two participants died during the expedition and several became seriously ill during the winter.
Roald Amundsen, First Officer
