Amundsen's Shift to Airships

Roald Amundsen transitioned from attempting to cross the Arctic by plane to pursuing the use of an airship for his expeditions. His prior attempts revealed that airplanes required long runways to take off, a significant challenge in the Arctic's shifting ice conditions. The decision to use a dirigible alleviated these concerns, as airships could float and take off from almost any location. With financial backing from Lincoln Ellsworth, the expedition was named the Amundsen-Ellsworth Transpolar Flight, marking a new chapter in Amundsen's exploration endeavors.