Antarctic Explorers Crossword Puzzle

About the Antarctic Explorers Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the people, ships, and places connected with exploration of Antarctica, especially the expeditions of the early twentieth century. Look for names such as Amundsen, Shackleton, and Mawson, ships including Endurance and Terra Nova, and landmarks like the South Pole and Cape Evans. It is suited to students learning about polar history and anyone interested in exploration.

This crossword draws on 35 clues about Antarctic Explorers. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Norwegian who reached the southernmost point first (8 letters)
• •Scott expedition member who died on the return journey (6 letters)
• •Filchner’s ship on a German Antarctic expedition (11 letters)
• •Nansen’s sturdy vessel later used by Amundsen (4 letters)
• •Australian photographer on Shackleton’s expedition (6 letters)
• •American research station on Ross Island (7 letters)
• •American sealer associated with early sightings of the continent (6 letters)
• •Leader whose crew survived the loss of their ship (10 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.