Anson's expedition

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf expedition
gptkbp:associatedWith Age of Sail
gptkbp:challenges scurvy
gptkbp:crewSize around 1,000 men
gptkbp:debutYear 1744
gptkbp:duration over three years
gptkbp:finalDisposal gptkb:Falmouth
gptkbp:firstIntroduced gptkb:Portsmouth
gptkbp:fleetSize six ships
gptkbp:historicalImpact increased_British_naval_power
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
gptkbp:influencedBy previous naval expeditions
gptkbp:ledTo gptkb:George_Anson
gptkbp:notable_alumni HMS Centurion
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:John_Anstis
gptkb:James_Cook
gptkb:Edward_Vernon
gptkb:Thomas_Anson
gptkb:Richard_Walter
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of Cape Finisterre
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
gptkbp:outcome circumnavigation of the globe
gptkbp:primaryMission disrupt_Spanish_trade
gptkbp:route around the world
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:year 1739