Helmer Hanssen (1870 - 1956) - Biographical notes

Amundsen/Gjoa northwest passage expedition 1903-06

Amundsen/Fram - first successful expedition to reach the South Pole - 1910-11 Fram

One of the first party of men to reach the South Pole

At the time one the world's most talented (non Inuit) dog drivers.

Hanssen had his Mate's certificate and could navigate (ships).

Landmarks named after Helmer Hanssen

Feature Name: Mount Hanssen
Type: summit
Elevation: 3280
Latitude: 85°59´S
Longitude: 164°28´W
Description: An ice-covered mountain distinguished by a sharp peak, 3,280 m, standing at the southernmost point of Rawson Plateau in the Queen Maud Mountains. Discovered by Capt. Roald Amundsen while enroute to the South Pole in November 1911.

Variant Name(s) - Mount Helmer Hanssen