Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 7 - the second voyage of the Astrolabe: Return to Antarctica
The Explorers Podcast
French Antarctic Expedition Challenges and Achievements
The chapter follows the French expedition led by Jules Dumont de Vil as they face health issues, recruit new members, and strive to reach the south magnetic pole and set foot on Antarctica amidst urgency due to American competition. It details their encounters with icebergs, seals, penguins, crossing the Antarctic Circle, claiming French territories, and the leadership of Derville during perilous weather conditions and rival interactions with American vessels.
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