Ross, in the expedition of 1829, made out the earth's north magnetic pole to be in 70 deg.

north latitude, farther west, in the upper part of Hudson Bay.

At that place he reports that a magnetic needle, suspended so that it turned easily, pointed directly downward." "We've got a needle hung in a graduated scale downstairs," remarked Kit.
We had nearly forgotten it, however.
"Bring it up," said Raed.
Wade went after it.
It was set on the deck, and, after vibrating a few seconds, came to rest at a _dip_ of about 83 deg..
"If we were up at the point Capt.

Ross reached, it would point directly down, or at 90 deg., I suppose," said Kit.
"That's what he reported," said Raed.

"There's no reason to doubt it." "But where is the south pole ?" Wade asked.
"That has never been exactly reached," said Raed.