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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:expedition
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gptkbp:captain
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gptkb:Thor_Heyerdahl
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gptkbp:challenges
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storms
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gptkbp:contribution
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provided data on ocean currents
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:Erik_Hesselberg
gptkb:Torstein_Raaby
gptkb:Norwegian
Bjørn H. Haugland
Kjell Einar Haugland
Herman Watzinger
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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gptkb:6
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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increased interest in Polynesian history
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of exploration
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Thor_Heyerdahl
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gptkbp:duration
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101 days
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gptkbp:film_awards
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gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
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gptkbp:followed_by
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Kon-Tiki II documentary
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:documentary
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gptkbp:goal
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to demonstrate oceanic drift
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gptkbp:has_airport
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gptkb:Peru
gptkb:Polynesia
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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demonstrated ancient seafaring capabilities
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Kon-Tiki II expedition
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:archaeologists
oceanography
marine biology
environmental studies
cultural studies
anthropology
adventurers
cultural heritage studies
sailing techniques
navigation methods
raft construction techniques
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Kon-Tiki:_Across_the_Pacific_by_Raft
The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Kon-Tiki expedition of 1947
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gptkbp:is_documented_in
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:is_funded_by
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private donations
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gptkbp:landing_site
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April 28, 1970
August 7, 1970
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:Thor_Heyerdahl
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future oceanic research
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gptkbp:meets
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marine life
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gptkbp:notable_event
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crossing the Pacific Ocean
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:sailing
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gptkbp:objective
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test the theory of drift
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Kon-Tiki_expedition
Thor Heyerdahl's theories
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1971
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gptkbp:research_focus
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ancient navigation techniques
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gptkbp:route
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from Peru to Polynesia
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gptkbp:success
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yes
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gptkbp:travel_time
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8,000 kilometers
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gptkbp:vessel_used
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gptkb:Kon-Tiki_II
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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varied
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1970
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Kon-Tiki_expedition
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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