Chapter

The Norwegian Expedition to Wrangel Island
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08:50 - 14:11 (05:21)

The Norwegian expedition to colonize Wrangel Island faced opposition from Russian authorities and was threatened with arrest and takeover of their ship before even leaving Norway's waters.

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Harold Noice convinces a ship owner to let him use his ship and join the Wrangel Island expedition as a navigator.
08:50 - 13:05 (04:14)
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Wrangel Island
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Harold Noice convinces a ship owner to let him use his ship and join the Wrangel Island expedition as a navigator. The British government threatens the ship and Steffensen makes it clear that the expedition is for colonization purposes.

Chapter
The Norwegian Expedition to Wrangel Island
Episode
115: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Part 3
Podcast
National Park After Dark
With no word from any of the men on the island for a year, Harold ignores the Russian threats despite being concerned for their safety.
13:05 - 14:11 (01:06)
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Russian threats
Summary

With no word from any of the men on the island for a year, Harold ignores the Russian threats despite being concerned for their safety. The risk of danger looms from both exposure and the possibility of being captured by Russian gunships.

Chapter
The Norwegian Expedition to Wrangel Island
Episode
115: Last One Standing. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Part 3
Podcast
National Park After Dark