Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
ITALIAN FLYERS START
HUNT FOR AMUNDSEN
OVER ARCTIC WASTES
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Der of the Amundsen- Ellsworth expedi-
ton of 1925, which was lost for almost
month on the Polar ice cap, said there
was possibility that Anundsen had
been forced back to some uninhabited
district on the north coast of Norway.
He thought, however, that the coast Of
West Spitzbergen should first be
searched from Kings Bay TO South Cape,
its southermost extremity.
Others believed that Amundsen might
have landed at Advent Bay south Of
Kings Bay, and established base there
for searching operations for the seven
men who drifted eastward in the bag
of the Italia on May rs and were swal-
lowed up by the Arctic.
It is regarded as evidently difficult. II
not impossible, to strike Mobiles posi-
tior, exactly without wireless guidance.
Neither of the Norwegian planes is
equipped with radio. Maj. Maddaiena,
who found the Mobile party "Wednesday.
found it difficult with his excellent radio
equipment to locate the marooned men.
To Garry Radio Supply.
When Maj. Maddalena dropped the
supplies Wednesday only one OF the
parachutes to which the packages were
attached failed to open. This, unfortu-
nately. contained fresh batteries and an
accumulation for the radio OUTFIT, whose
strength Mobile has been carefully nus
banding. Maj Maddalena now plans
to drap a new set Of batteries carefuiiy
packed in a rubber boat so that It VIII
not be damaged In falling on the ice.
With the appearance OF some sun
shine burning up the fog. MAI. Madda-
lena hoped to be able to make another
trip before the day ended. His fellow
Italian flyer, Maj Penzo, was planning
to get away also If possible.
Comdr. Romagna Of the Citta di
Milano told the correspondent for the
Associated Press today that he had the
greatest hope for the safety Of the three
men originally of the Mobile party who
started overland on May 80 In an effort
to bring help. These were DIR. Finn
Malmgren, Swedish meteorologist:
Capt Alberto Mariana and Capt.
Filippo zappi.
He pointed out that all were strong.
hardy msn, that zappi was a good
navigator and that DR.. Malmgren was
thoroughly acquainted with ice condi-
tons through his eight years expert
ence in the Ice fields with Anundsen.
Norwegian and French vessels were
cooperating III the search. The Nor
vegian steamer Michael Sars left Bear
Island, between Spitzbergen and Nor
way, to search as far to the east as
the thirtietn meridian. The Norwegian
cruiser Tordenskjold was ordered to
sail from Horton, the Norwegian naval
| base. and to send out a Seaplane on
| short reconnaissance flights between
Norway and SpitZbergen.
Mobile suggested that a plane equipped
with skis be sent to his party on the
| ice foes. He thought that there was
| good chance that 1t would be able
! to pick up the marooned men one at
| time and transport them back to
Kings Bay.
/ News from Lieut.. Holm caused un-
certainty as TO the fate of the party of
| three which left the Mobile camp on
/ May 30 to make their way to land
| afoot. He few to Cape Brun over
/; Northeast Land and informed Capt.
! Sora Of the Alpine troops. who Is leading
an expedition Of dogs along the coast
| that fee conditions In the neighbor-
hood of Foyn Island were unfavorable.
He urged Capt. Sora to press forward
with the utmost speed.
Another expedition with dogs was
freadv to leave to join in the search
+ but fog prevented 1t from starting.
! Mobile in radio message % the
Citsa di Afilano this morning asked
Tor news of the progress Of the sledge
expedition.
Use REINDEER IN HUNT.