Since the western and eastern hemispheres—and the International Date Line—are conjoined at the South Pole, both dates can be considered as correct, though Amundsen gives 14 December, both in his first telegraphed report on arrival in Hobart, and in his fuller account The South Pole.
Sejak hemisfer barat dan timur—dan Garis Tanggal Internasional—bertemu di Kutub Selatan, kedua tanggal tersebut dianggap benar, meskipun Amundsen menyebut tanggal 14 Desember, baik dalam laporan telegrafi pertamanya saat datang ke Hobart, dan dalam catatan lengkapnya The South Pole.