Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
education in navigation
improved ship design |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Longitude_Act_1714
gptkb:Royal_Society gptkb:British_Admiralty gptkb:Longitude_Prize Lunar distance method Harrison's marine chronometer Longitude Act |
| gptkbp:award |
£20,000 for a solution to the longitude problem
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| gptkbp:awarded_for |
prizes for solutions to the longitude problem
the first longitude prize |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
inventors of timekeeping devices
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:government_officials
gptkb:scientific_institutions gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:Royal_Society government agencies |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
colonial expansion
advancements in navigation technology global trade expansion development of marine chronometers scientific community collaboration safety of maritime travel the advancement of global trade improvement of ship safety development of accurate timekeeping |
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:Longitude_Prize
standards for measuring longitude |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1828
|
| gptkbp:encouraged |
development of navigational charts
international cooperation in navigation public interest in navigation |
| gptkbp:encouraged_use_of |
chronometers at sea
|
| gptkbp:established |
a series of tests for timekeeping devices
criteria for longitude solutions standards for maritime navigation |
| gptkbp:established_criteria_for |
longitude measurement accuracy
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| gptkbp:founded |
1714
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Board of Longitude
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| gptkbp:influenced |
maritime exploration
navigation at sea scientific research in astronomy the design of navigational instruments the evolution of maritime technology the future of maritime law |
| gptkbp:influenced_policy_on |
maritime navigation
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| gptkbp:inspired |
international maritime standards
future organizations focused on navigation modern maritime laws |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:scientific_research
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| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
various methods for determining longitude
|
| gptkbp:is_facilitated_by |
collaboration between scientists and mariners
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
importance of longitude for trade
the role of technology in navigation the significance of accurate timekeeping for navigation |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on global exploration
improved accuracy of maritime navigation establishment of longitude measurement as a scientific discipline recognition of the importance of timekeeping in navigation impact on scientific research methodologies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Great_Britain
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:James_Cook
gptkb:William_Whiston gptkb:Thomas_Harriot gptkb:Nevil_Maskelyne gptkb:John_Harrison_XX |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:18th_century
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
accurate timekeeping
scientific advancements in navigation the use of scientific methods in navigation |
| gptkbp:provided |
grants for longitude research
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| gptkbp:published |
reports on longitude solutions
recommendations for navigators |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to solve the problem of determining longitude at sea
|
| gptkbp:received |
government funding
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:British_government
private donations |
| gptkbp:set_up |
committees for evaluation of proposals
|
| gptkbp:supported |
innovations in navigation technology
the development of maritime safety protocols the establishment of maritime standards |
| gptkbp:supported_research_on |
celestial navigation
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harrison's_clocks
gptkb:Board_of_Longitude_prize |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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