Inside the Peary Expedition, Part 6: Waiting for the ice in Melville Bay, August 5, 1908
November 10, 2020
The Roosevelt was delayed at North Star Bay while waiting for the ice to loosen in Melville Bay before heading farther north. Melville Bay was notorious for hazardous ice jams, but beyond was generally clear in August. While he waited, Marvin added a few details about the expedition’s outfit. The “Huskies” referred to [...]