Open Polar Sea
The Open Polar Sea was a conjectured ice-free body of water that was believed to encircle the North Pole. Although this theory was widely accepted and served as a basis for many exploratory expeditions aimed at reaching the North Pole by sea or discovering a navigable route between Europe and the Pacific via the North Pole, it was ultimately proven to be untrue.
| Open Polar Sea | |
|---|---|
Silas Bent's 1872 map including the "Supposed Open Sea" | |
| Created by | Suggested by Robert Thorne in the 16th century |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Ice-free ocean in the North Pole area |
| Locations | Arctic Ocean |
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