Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
|
| gptkbp:crewSize |
10
about 10 |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Inspired future expeditions
|
| gptkbp:debutYear |
1895
|
| gptkbp:duration |
about 1 year
|
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
gptkb:Cape_Adare
|
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:firstMatch |
gptkb:Southern_Cross
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:British_Antarctic_Expedition_1901-1904
|
| gptkbp:funding |
Private donations
|
| gptkbp:hasCampus |
via_New_Zealand
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Age of Antarctic Exploration
Part_of_the_Heroic_Age_of_Antarctic_Exploration |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Biology
Geology Meteorology |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
First to establish a base in Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:New_Zealand
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Antarctic Expedition
|
| gptkbp:ledTo |
gptkb:Carsten_Borchgrevink
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation_for_Antarctic_research
|
| gptkbp:missions |
Inspiration for future expeditions
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:William_Lashly
gptkb:Thomas_Crean gptkb:Edward_Wilson gptkb:George_Murray_Levick |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First to conduct meteorological observations in Antarctica
Mapping of the coastline First to establish a wintering party in Antarctica Collection of geological samples First to winter in Antarctica Documenting wildlife observations Establishment of a base camp First recorded winter in Antarctica First recorded wintering in Antarctica First to create maps of Antarctica First to document the Antarctic environment First to explore the Ross Sea First to photograph Antarctica First to reach the Antarctic mainland First to use a steam launch in Antarctic waters First use of sled dogs in Antarctica First to conduct scientific experiments in Antarctica First to conduct a comprehensive survey of the region. First to collect biological specimens in Antarctica First to document the effects of the Antarctic climate on health |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Antarctic flora
Adelie penguin colonies Antarctic_fauna |
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Study of Antarctic environment
Explore_the_Antarctic_continent |
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
Contributed to knowledge of polar regions
|
| gptkbp:route |
From_New_Zealand_to_Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Carsten_Borchgrevink
Harsh weather conditions Isolation Scientific research Scientific Scientific publications Inspiration for future explorers 1894-1895 Limited supplies Successful return Health issues among crew Increased_interest_in_Antarctic_exploration Establishment_of_Antarctic_research_protocols Recognition_of_Antarctic_significance |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Geological samples
New species of marine life Data on ice conditions Meteorological_data |
| gptkbp:significance |
Pioneering_Antarctic_exploration
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
gptkb:Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:wasEstablishedIn |
Camp_Discovery
|
| gptkbp:year |
1894
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1895
February 1895 |