British Antarctic Expedition 1901–1904
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
Use a motor sledges
Conduct_scientific_research_in_Antarctica Reach_the_Antarctic_Plateau |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
1901
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| gptkbp:firstMatch |
gptkb:RRS_Discovery
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| gptkbp:goal |
Explore_Antarctica
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Biology
Geology Meteorology Oceanography |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Antarctic Expedition 1901–1904
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future explorers
Contributed to the field of polar science Influenced later expeditions Established_protocols_for_Antarctic_exploration Increased_public_interest_in_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton
gptkb:Henry_Bowers gptkb:Edward_Wilson |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First to conduct geological surveys in Antarctica
First to reach the South Magnetic Pole First to document the effects of weather on Antarctic expeditions First to document the effects of ice on navigation in Antarctica First to collect meteorological data in Antarctica First to conduct biological research in Antarctica First to create maps of the Antarctic region First to document wildlife in Antarctica First to establish a wintering party in Antarctica First to establish a scientific presence in Antarctica First to document the history of Antarctic exploration. First to document the effects of climate on Antarctic ice First to conduct a comprehensive survey of the Antarctic region First to conduct a comprehensive study of Antarctic ecosystems First to document the flora and fauna of Antarctica First to study the impact of climate change on Antarctica First to explore the interior of Antarctica First to photograph the Antarctic landscape First to study the geology of Antarctica First to use dogs for sledding in Antarctica First to use scientific instruments in Antarctica First to study the ocean currents around Antarctica |
| gptkbp:result |
Discovery of new species
Establishment of future expeditions Mapping_of_the_Antarctic_coastline Increased_knowledge_of_Antarctic_geography |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Scientific research expedition
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
First ascent of Mount Erebus
First use of a steam-powered vessel in Antarctic waters Establishment of the first Antarctic base First wintering in Antarctica Discovery_of_the_Ross_Ice_Shelf |
| gptkbp:wasEstablishedIn |
gptkb:Cape_Adare
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1904
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