Nares Expedition

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:challenges ice conditions
food shortages
harsh weather
crew health issues
gptkbp:duration 3 years
gptkbp:fledging_period gptkb:England
gptkbp:goal explore the Arctic
gptkbp:has_been_restored gptkb:England
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted the challenges of polar exploration
demonstrated the importance of scientific research in exploration
one of the last major Arctic expeditions of the 19th century
increased understanding of Arctic ecosystems
contributed to the mapping of the Arctic regions
provided insights into climate conditions of the Arctic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nares Expedition
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:Greenland
gptkb:Franz_Josef_Land
gptkbp:is_led_by gptkb:George_Nares
gptkbp:legacy inspired future Arctic explorations
provided data for climate studies
contributed to the field of polar science
enhanced navigation techniques in polar regions
influenced public interest in the Arctic
gptkbp:notable_achievement reached the northernmost point of land in the world at the time
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Edward_Inglefield
gptkb:Frederick_William_Beechey
gptkb:William_H._G._Kingston
gptkb:Albert_Hastings_Markham
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Inuit_people
polar bears
gptkbp:primary_ship gptkb:HMS_Alert
gptkbp:research geology
botany
zoology
gptkbp:resulted_in scientific collections
detailed maps of the Arctic
increased knowledge of Arctic conditions
gptkbp:secondary_ship gptkb:HMS_Discovery
gptkbp:sponsored_by gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:year 1875
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Nares
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5