Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:Harrison's_chronometer gptkb:British_government gptkb:Legacy gptkb:literature gptkb:historical_context gptkb:historical_significance gptkb:scientific_research gptkb:scientific_community gptkb:historical_figures international trade technological advancements historical documentation colonial expansion scientific achievements scientific inquiry maritime exploration cultural impact maritime laws exploration of the Pacific navigation techniques navigation challenges British naval history economic implications navigation instruments scientific competitions longitude measurement technological breakthroughs seafaring expeditions scientific advancements in navigation marine chronometers historical navigation methods longitude problem prize history timekeeping advancements |
| gptkbp:awarded_by |
gptkb:Board_of_Longitude
1860 |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
solving the problem of determining longitude at sea
|
| gptkbp:established_in |
1714
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Board of Longitude prize
|
| gptkbp:impact |
global exploration
improved maritime navigation advancement of timekeeping technology safety of sea travel |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:notable_winner |
gptkb:Thomas_Earnshaw
gptkb:James_Cook gptkb:John_Harrison_XX |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:navigation
maritime history scientific innovation |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Longitude_Act_1828
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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