Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
Age of Sail
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gptkbp:challenges |
scurvy
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gptkbp:crewSize |
around 1,000 men
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gptkbp:debutYear |
1744
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gptkbp:duration |
over three years
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gptkbp:finalDisposal |
gptkb:Falmouth
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gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
gptkb:Portsmouth
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gptkbp:fleetSize |
six ships
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gptkbp:historicalImpact |
increased_British_naval_power
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
A Voyage Round the World
first British expedition to circumnavigate the globe |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Anson's expedition
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gptkbp:influencedBy |
previous naval expeditions
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gptkbp:ledTo |
gptkb:George_Anson
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gptkbp:notable_alumni |
HMS Centurion
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gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:John_Anstis
gptkb:James_Cook gptkb:Edward_Vernon gptkb:Thomas_Anson gptkb:Richard_Walter |
gptkbp:notableBattle |
Battle of Cape Finisterre
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gptkbp:notableEvent |
strategic planning
logistical challenges cultural exchanges historical legacy scientific observations disease outbreaks establishment of trade routes navigation challenges ship repairs mapping of coastlines leadership decisions discovery of new territories collection of specimens interaction with indigenous peoples crew morale issues encounter with hostile forces rescue of shipwrecked sailors weather difficulties capture_of_the_Manila_galleon exploration_of_the_Pacific_Ocean |
gptkbp:notableFeature |
wealth from captured ships
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gptkbp:outcome |
circumnavigation of the globe
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gptkbp:primaryMission |
disrupt_Spanish_trade
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gptkbp:route |
around the world
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gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:British_government
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gptkbp:tourism |
gptkb:South_America
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gptkbp:year |
1739
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