Astrolabe Expedition

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf expedition
gptkbp:associated_with scientific research
gptkbp:contributedTo scientific knowledge of the time
cartography advancements
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Joseph_Banks
gptkb:John_Hawkesworth
gptkb:William_Hodges
gptkbp:documentedIn navigation techniques
flora_and_fauna_of_the_region
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:established gptkb:Astrolabe_Island
new trade routes
gptkbp:historical_significance early_exploration_of_the_Pacific_Ocean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Astrolabe Expedition
gptkbp:influenced subsequent voyages of exploration
European_understanding_of_the_Pacific_region
gptkbp:inspiration future maritime expeditions
gptkbp:involved cultural exchanges
scientific observations
mapping of oceanic routes
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Captain_James_Cook
gptkbp:notable_event scientific collaborations
documentation of cultural practices
exploration of uncharted territories
discovery of new islands
collection of specimens
study of maritime history
first European contact with certain islands
interaction with local populations
study of environmental changes
establishment of relationships with indigenous peoples
collection of ethnographic data
documentation of agricultural practices
documentation of fishing practices
documentation of geological features
documentation of historical sites
documentation of marine conservation efforts
documentation of navigational challenges
exploration of cultural heritage sites
exploration of island ecosystems
exploration of marine biodiversity
exploration of natural resources
exploration of underwater ecosystems
mapping of trade winds
recording of astronomical observations
recording of climatic conditions
recording of linguistic diversity
study of biodiversity conservation.
study of coastal geography
study of indigenous navigation methods
study of oceanic currents
study of oceanic ecosystems
study of trade practices
mapping_of_the_South_Pacific
gptkbp:notableFeature increased_interest_in_Pacific_exploration
gptkbp:performedBy various marine species
various indigenous cultures
various weather conditions
gptkbp:provides data for future explorers
gptkbp:purpose exploration
gptkbp:recordings ocean currents
gptkbp:respondsTo gptkb:England
gptkbp:resultedIn increased_knowledge_of_Pacific_geography
gptkbp:route coastlines_of_Australia
coastlines_of_New_Zealand
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_Admiralty
gptkbp:utilizes navigational tools
gptkbp:year 1773