1. The Amundsen Gulf was explored by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen between 1903 and 1906.

2. Amundsen established his base camp there, calling it Framheim.

3. In late winter the Amundsen Gulf is covered in sea ice.

4. To the west of Cape Flying Fish it joins the Amundsen Sea.

5. Instead of abandoning the planned voyage, Amundsen decided to alter its course to what he called “the last great problem.”

6. • Toronto Star – May 3, 2004 – ArcticNet is mentioned in an article about the Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study and researchers aboard the CCGS Amundsen.