British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Nimrod
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| gptkbp:date |
1909-03-30
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| gptkbp:expedition |
polar expedition
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| gptkbp:goal |
reach the South Pole
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
1907-01-01
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future Antarctic expeditions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Antarctica
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Farthest South latitude reached
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Frank_Wild
gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton Jameson Adams |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased knowledge of Antarctica
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| gptkbp:research |
biology
geology meteorology glaciology |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
scientific publications
increased interest in Antarctic exploration establishment of research stations collection of geological samples improved navigation techniques collection of biological specimens increased public interest in polar regions enhanced international cooperation in polar research collection of meteorological data increased funding for polar research increased funding for climate research increased public engagement with science improved understanding of ice dynamics development of Antarctic tourism establishment of Antarctic treaties mapping of Antarctic regions development of Antarctic policies increased collaboration with scientific institutions enhanced understanding of marine life in Antarctic waters Shackleton's later expeditions collection of glaciological data development of new research methodologies development of polar research networks enhanced educational programs about Antarctica enhanced understanding of Antarctic climate enhanced understanding of global climate change enhanced understanding of past climate conditions improved safety protocols for expeditions improved technology for polar exploration improved understanding of Antarctic ecosystems improved understanding of glacial movements increased biodiversity studies in Antarctica increased conservation efforts in Antarctica increased interest in polar history increased media coverage of polar expeditions increased research on ice cores increased scientific collaboration across nations increased studies on climate impact on polar regions increased awareness of environmental issues in Antarctica |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
first ascent of Mount Erebus
first use of motor sledges in Antarctica discovery of the Beardmore Glacier first use of wireless communication in Antarctica |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:training_programs |
gptkb:Cape_Royds
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Speirs_Bruce
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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