British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 years
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| gptkbp:firstAscent |
Mount_Erebus_(attempt)
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| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
collect meteorological data
collect biological specimens conduct biological surveys conduct geological surveys conduct oceanographic research conduct research on glacial movements conduct research on ice cores conduct studies on penguin populations document ice conditions document the effects of climate on ice document the effects of ocean currents on ice document the migration patterns of seals map the distribution of icebergs map the magnetic field observe auroras study glaciology study the effects of weather on ice formations establish_a_base_in_Antarctica document_the_flora_and_fauna_of_Antarctica document_the_geology_of_Antarctica document_the_history_of_Antarctic_exploration explore_the_Ross_Sea explore_the_interior_of_Antarctica map_the_Antarctic_coastline study_Antarctic_wildlife study_the_Antarctic_ecosystem study_the_effects_of_climate_change_on_Antarctica study_the_geology_of_the_Antarctic_Peninsula study_the_impact_of_human_activity_on_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
1901
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| gptkbp:firstMatch |
gptkb:RRS_Discovery
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| gptkbp:funding |
government grants
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| gptkbp:goal |
exploration_of_Antarctica
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904
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| gptkbp:ledTo |
gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future expeditions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton
gptkb:Henry_Bowers gptkb:Edward_Wilson |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
first to reach the South Pole (attempt)
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| gptkbp:publishes |
The_Voyage_of_the_Discovery
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| gptkbp:researchFocus |
oceanography
biology geology meteorology |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
scientific expedition
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
scientific research
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Cape_Evans
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1904
|