Contract signed to built the Fram

Happened: 1891-06-09

Description

According to Wikipedia, "Nansen records that Archer made 'plan after plan of the projected ship; one model after another was prepared and abandoned'. Finally, agreement was reached on a design, and on 9 June 1891 the two men signed the contract."

Publications

TitlePublication DateDescriptionLink
Nansen's Fram expedition (webpage from Wikipedia) A starred article about the expedition Link

Expeditions

NameBegin DateEnd DateStart Head CountEnd Head Count
Nansen's Fram expedition 1893 1896 12 12

Objects

NameType
Fram Sea-going Vessel