1909 North Pole Expedition

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Peary
gptkbp:accessories canned goods
seal meat
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:Borough
gptkb:North_Pole
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Roosevelt
gptkbp:communication gptkb:radio_station
semaphore signals
gptkbp:controversy disputed claims of reaching the North Pole
gptkbp:crew about 23 members
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and media
gptkbp:date 1909
July 1909
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:goal reach the North Pole
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:Cook_vs_Peary_controversy
gptkbp:historical_impact increased interest in Arctic exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1909 North Pole Expedition
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Robert_Peary
gptkbp:legacy influenced future polar exploration
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:physicist
gptkb:video_game
sextant
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Matthew_Henson
gptkb:Josephine_Peary
gptkbp:research geology
meteorology
glaciology
gptkbp:result claimed to have reached the North Pole
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Frederick_Cook's_expedition
frostbite
harsh weather conditions
hypothermia
icebergs
ice conditions
wildlife encounters
limited resources
supply shortages
mental fatigue
logistical issues
polar expedition
navigation errors
crew injuries
navigation difficulties
years of planning
communication failures
ice drift
limited daylight
crew morale issues
physical exhaustion
controversial success
Peary's claim of discovery
ice pack movement
navigation miscalculations
unexpected weather changes
gptkbp:significance first claimed successful expedition to the North Pole
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:American_Museum_of_Natural_History
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:starship
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
ice coverage