Moscow, June 5.
Sir Hubert Wilkins, the famous arctic explorer, arrived here yesterday.
He was welcomed at the station by Messrs, Shirshov and Federov, members of the Soviet North Pole Meteorological Expedition, representatives of the Arctic Institute, and several Polar fliers.
Sir Hubert told the press that. he came to learn the results of the scientific research undertaken by M. Ivan Papanin, and to prepare for a trans-Arctic submarine expedition from America to Russia which he intends to start next year.
"Soviet fliers demonstrated the feasibility of trans-Arctic—flights when they flew twice from Moscow to the United States" Mr, Wilkins said. "My plan to organize a submarine trans-Arctic expedition is considered fantastic, but I am convinced of its feasibility."
The engine of his submarine was now ready while the crew had been picked. The hull is being built at present. He needed U.S.$100000 to finance the expedition, but so far. $75,000. e had been able to raise only The expedition will consist of seven members, including two engineers, two scientists, two navigators-and one radio operator. The supe marine will probably start from England, proceeding to the Spitz-coast and then to the North two days, and will leave Soviet Sir Hubert will remain he j
Russia on June 10—Havas.
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