British National Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:RRS_Discovery
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 years
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| gptkbp:expedition |
scientific
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Terra_Nova_Expedition
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| gptkbp:funding |
government and private donations
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| gptkbp:goal |
exploration of Antarctica
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated the challenges of polar exploration
highlighted the importance of scientific research in extreme environments fostered international collaboration in polar research inspired literature and art about Antarctica first British expedition to the Antarctic in the 20th century influenced educational programs about polar regions encouraged the study of marine biology in polar waters led to advancements in navigation and survival techniques in polar regions contributed to the understanding of global climate change influenced the development of polar science as a discipline paved the way for the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration highlighted the role of women in polar exploration influenced public perception of Antarctica provided valuable data for future research led to the establishment of research stations in Antarctica established a legacy of adventure and discovery in Antarctica |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:London
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British National Antarctic Expedition
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future Antarctic expeditions
contributed to the field of polar research established protocols for Antarctic exploration increased interest in Antarctic conservation influenced international treaties on Antarctica |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first to reach the Antarctic Plateau
first scientific observations of the Antarctic environment |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
weather patterns
climate data ice core samples geological formations penguin colonies glacial movements seals and whales new species of marine life |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased knowledge of Antarctica
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| gptkbp:research |
oceanography
biology geology meteorology |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:training_programs |
Cape Crozier
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| gptkbp:year |
1901
1904 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Voyage_of_the_'_Discovery'
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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