Amundsen's expedition

GPTKB entity

Properties (100)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf expedition
gptkbp:accessories Fuel
Food rations
Dog sleds
gptkbp:activities lectures and publications
gptkbp:climate blizzards
High winds
Extreme cold
Blizzards
extremely harsh
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Radio
Signal flags
gptkbp:competesWith gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott's_expedition
gptkbp:contributedTo geographical and meteorological data
gptkbp:cookingMethod canned food
gptkbp:crewSize 97
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in polar exploration
gptkbp:culturalImpact Inspiration for future explorers
Increased interest in polar exploration
Scientific_contributions_to_Antarctic_studies
gptkbp:debutYear 1912
gptkbp:duration 3 years
about 3 years
gptkbp:firstAwarded Medical supplies
Antiseptics
Surgery kit
gptkbp:firstFlight December 14, 1911
gptkbp:firstMatch Fram
gptkbp:food_options seal meat
gptkbp:funding private investors
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:Northwest_Passage
gptkbp:goal gptkb:South_Pole
reach_the_South_Pole
gptkbp:historical_significance first successful expedition to the South Pole
gptkbp:historicalContext Age of Exploration
gptkbp:historicalResearch Biology
Geology
Meteorology
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Highlighted the challenges of extreme environments
Demonstrated the effectiveness of preparation and planning
Marked_the_race_to_the_South_Pole
gptkbp:home_port Oslo
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amundsen's expedition
gptkbp:instrument thermometers
barometers
compasses
chronometers
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for December 14, 1911
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Roald_Amundsen
gptkbp:ledTo gptkb:Roald_Amundsen
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future explorers
International collaboration in research
Polar exploration techniques
Amundsen's_reputation_as_an_explorer
gptkbp:navigationEquipment Compass
Sextant
sextant
gptkbp:notable_event first to reach the South Pole
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Helmer_Hanssen
gptkb:Hjalmar_Johansen
gptkb:Oscar_Wisting
gptkbp:notableEvent First to reach the South Pole
gptkbp:number_of_teams about 19 men
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Documentaries and films
Commemoration events
Statues and memorials
Publications about the journey
Amundsen's_further_explorations
gptkbp:research_focus glaciology
gptkbp:route Bay of Whales
via_the_Bay_of_Whales
via_the_Ross_Ice_Shelf
gptkbp:safetyFeatures semaphore flags
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Antarctic_Peninsula
frostbite
successful
team morale
hypothermia
icebergs
ice conditions
wildlife encounters
scurvy
supply shortages
mental fatigue
polar expedition
equipment failures
navigation difficulties
weather unpredictability
avalanche risks
physical exhaustion
navigation_errors
Scott's_expedition
gptkbp:tactics dog sledding
gptkbp:team mixed nationalities
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:South_Pole
gptkb:Antarctica
about 3 years
gptkbp:transportation sledges
gptkbp:year 1910
gptkbp:yearEstablished June 1912