POLAR EXPLORATION.
WILKINS’ SUBMARINE PLAN. BYRD WILL MAKE NO COMMENT. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 9. In the course of an interview, RearAdmiral Byrd was asked to express an opinion regarding the plans of Sir Hubert Wilkins to reach the North Pole by means of a submarine, but this he declined to do. He and Sir Hubert were close friends. He intended to discuss the matter with him when they taiet again. He did not know what the .possibilities of the submarine were, but it had to be remembered that a few years ago people would have been inclined to scon at the idea of reaching the Poles in an aeroplane. As to tne future, Admiral Byrd stated that it was his intention to devote the summer to' the writing of a book dealing with Antarctic exploration, and in the autumn he would devote some of his time to a lecture tour through the States. He and the members of his party were naturally looking forward to reaching home once more, although they would feel a very genuine regret in leaving so many good Friends behind in New Zealand. > .
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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 114, 10 April 1930, Page 2
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189POLAR EXPLORATION. Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 114, 10 April 1930, Page 2
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