Belgian Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:challenges |
harsh weather conditions
food shortages crew illness ice entrapment |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:RV_Belgica
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
oceanography
biology meteorology glaciology |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
gptkb:25
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired art inspired documentaries inspired educational programs |
| gptkbp:date |
1901
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
gptkb:Antarctic_Peninsula
new geographical features new species of marine life |
| gptkbp:duration |
13 months
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:Belgian_government
private donations |
| gptkbp:goal |
exploration of Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first Belgian expedition to Antarctica
contributed to the International Polar Year established scientific research in Antarctica influenced later Antarctic treaties |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Antwerp
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Belgian Antarctic Expedition
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased interest in Antarctic exploration
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Adrien_de_Gerlache
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future expeditions
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first wintering in Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Louis_de_Gerlache
gptkb:Victor_de_Gerlache gptkb:Henri_de_Gerlache Emile Danco Georges Lecointe |
| gptkbp:publication |
reports on findings
maps of the region biological specimens collected journals of the expedition photographs of the expedition |
| gptkbp:return_port |
gptkb:Antwerp
|
| gptkbp:year |
1897
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cape_Crillon
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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