Beechy's Arctic Expedition

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf expedition
gptkbp:challenges harsh weather conditions
food shortages
ice entrapment
gptkbp:contributedTo hydrographic surveys
climate observations
mapping_of_Arctic_coastlines
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Edward_Inglefield
gptkb:George_Nares
gptkb:William_Penny
gptkbp:crew_size approximately 200
gptkbp:debutYear 1854
gptkbp:duration 1850-1854
gptkbp:explores gptkb:Sir_Edward_Belcher
gptkbp:firstFlight gptkb:Greenwich,_England
gptkbp:goal explore_the_Arctic_regions
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed_to_knowledge_of_Arctic_geography
gptkbp:historicalContext part_of_the_Victorian_era_exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beechy's Arctic Expedition
gptkbp:impact increased_interest_in_Arctic_exploration
gptkbp:involved gptkb:HMS_Resolute
HMS Assistance
gptkbp:legacy inspired_future_Arctic_expeditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Arctic_Ocean
gptkbp:notable_event cultural exchanges
scientific collaborations
rescue missions
search for the Northwest Passage
scientific studies conducted
documentation of wildlife
influence on maritime navigation techniques
interaction with indigenous peoples
establishment of winter quarters
logkeeping and journaling by crew members
mapping of new routes
navigation through ice fields
surveys of land and sea
collection_of_Arctic_specimens
influence_on_Arctic_policy
return_of_artifacts_to_Britain
influence_on_international_relations_regarding_Arctic_territories
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Beechy_Island
new species of flora and fauna
gptkbp:outcome discovery of new land
gptkbp:result further_Arctic_exploration
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Franklin_Expedition
gptkb:Parry's_Expedition
gptkb:McClintock's_Expedition
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_Admiralty
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:Beechy_Island
gptkbp:year 1850