1908 North Pole expedition

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:clothing
gptkb:gasoline
provisions
gptkbp:communication gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:Seimas
gptkbp:community_impact increased interest in polar regions
encouraged scientific study of climate change
promoted Arctic tourism
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future expeditions
influenced literature
influenced art
gptkbp:date 1909
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:expedition
gptkb:Frederick_Cook's_expedition
polar expedition
exploratory expedition
gptkbp:funding government grants
private donations
gptkbp:goal reach the North Pole
gptkbp:group_size approximately 23 members
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed to polar research
first successful expedition to the North Pole
highlighted Arctic exploration challenges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1908 North Pole expedition
gptkbp:is_explored_in difficult and treacherous
encounters with polar bears
involves ice floes
rescue by ship
gptkbp:is_led_by gptkb:Robert_Peary
gptkbp:landing_site 1908
gptkbp:legacy debate over exploration ethics
Henson's contributions
Peary's claim to the North Pole
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Pole
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:Compass
sextant
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Ookpik
gptkb:Matthew_Henson
gptkb:Josephine_Peary
gptkbp:research geology
meteorology
glaciology
gptkbp:result controversy over claims
gptkbp:route gptkb:Greenland
gptkbp:significant_event discovery of the North Pole
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:American_Museum_of_Natural_History
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Sledge
dog team
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Frederick_Cook_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7