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Story May 2, 1914

Iditarod Pioneer

Iditarod, Alaska

What is this article about?

Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans third expedition from Point Barrow via new route. Expedition ship Karluk left Nome, Alaska last November; lifeboat found ashore in October raises concerns of loss, though uncertain.

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STEFANSSON'S PLANS
FOR
ARCTIC
EXPLORATION

We learn that Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the noted Arctic explorer, who sailed from Seattle recently in the Northern Pacific, is planning a third trip from Point Barrow. It is said that he intends to take a different route from former expeditions.

A letter from Mrs. Jenness, wife of one of the scientists on the expedition, states that the Karluk had left Nome, Alaska, last November. He had an ice axe and turning the Karluk, and once the vessel has gone to the west coast on to the girl at the pole won.

We have lately heard that he is soon to season at my s.

He is so is so with hdi ot wu.

Most men enter the region much at cuk sh saoof ui Amdson my.

wihiatbnk we shall try to carry tt oit next.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Adventure Journey

What themes does it cover?

Exploration Survival

What keywords are associated?

Arctic Exploration Stefansson Expedition Karluk Ship Point Barrow Lifeboat Washing Ashore

What entities or persons were involved?

Vilhjalmur Stefansson Mrs. Jenness Mr Latdyi

Where did it happen?

Arctic, Point Barrow, Nome Alaska, Seattle, Point Hope Alaska, Keyahna

Story Details

Key Persons

Vilhjalmur Stefansson Mrs. Jenness Mr Latdyi

Location

Arctic, Point Barrow, Nome Alaska, Seattle, Point Hope Alaska, Keyahna

Event Date

Last November, October

Story Details

Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans third Arctic trip from Point Barrow via different route after sailing from Seattle in Northern Pacific. Letter from Mrs. Jenness states Karluk left Nome Alaska last November. Lifeboat from Karluk washed ashore at Keyahna in October, not conclusive proof of loss; ship may have gone eastward to Patrick Island ahead of Stefansson.

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