Captain William Keeling

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:East_India_Company
local populations
gptkbp:birthYear 1578
gptkbp:contribution mapping_of_the_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:crew diverse nationalities
gptkbp:crewSize varied
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced maritime culture
gptkbp:deathYear 1650
gptkbp:explores early 17th century
discover new trade routes
gptkbp:famousFor Keeling's_chart_of_the_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:firstMatch HMS Resolution
gptkbp:golfingEvents extensive
numerous successful voyages
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Age_of_Discovery
gptkbp:historicalImpact increased_European_interest_in_the_Pacific
gptkbp:historicalLegacy inspired future explorers
gptkbp:historicalRecords journals and logs
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early maritime navigation
documented voyages and findings
noted in maritime history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain William Keeling
gptkbp:influenceOn colonial expansion
subsequent explorers
future maritime laws
British_naval_exploration
gptkbp:knownFor exploration_of_the_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:legacy Keeling Islands named after him
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:navalFleet merchant ship
gptkbp:navigationEquipment weather conditions
dead reckoning
highly regarded
sextant
gptkbp:notable_alumni collaborated with other explorers
gptkbp:notableArtists influenced younger navigators
gptkbp:notableEvent discovery of islands
establishing trade links
gptkbp:notableFeature new islands
honored in maritime history books
voyage_to_the_East_Indies
gptkbp:notableWork Keeling Islands
gptkbp:occupation navigator
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:England
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:England
gptkbp:primaryMission trade routes
gptkbp:route through_the_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:sailing_classes 17th century
established routes
gptkbp:scenicViews successful trade missions
voyage_to_the_Spice_Islands
gptkbp:sells spices