Amundsen's South Pole expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:accessories |
seal meat
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| gptkbp:climate |
blizzards
extremely cold high winds |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired documentaries inspired educational programs inspired public interest in polar regions |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
December 14, 1911
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:Norwegian_government
private donations |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
highlighted the importance of teamwork
demonstrated the effectiveness of planning showcased the use of modern technology marked_the_race_to_the_South_Pole |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Norway
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Amundsen's South Pole expedition
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Roald_Amundsen
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future expeditions
contribution to polar science increased_interest_in_Antarctic_exploration |
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
dead reckoning
compass sextant |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first successful expedition to the South Pole
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Helmer_Hanssen
gptkb:Oscar_Wisting gptkb:Olav_Bjaaland Sverre Hassel |
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
16
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| gptkbp:outcome |
first to reach the South Pole
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| gptkbp:public_transport_access |
sled dogs
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| gptkbp:research |
geology
meteorology glaciology |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:Transantarctic_Mountains
gptkb:Ross_Ice_Shelf Bay of Whales |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Scott's_South_Pole_expedition
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
gptkb:South_Pole
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| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Framheim
|
| gptkbp:year |
1910
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
February 7, 1912
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