Nares Expedition (1875-1876)
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
about 40
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| gptkbp:date |
September 1876
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:scientific_societies
government grants private donations |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future Arctic expeditions
provided data for climate studies contributed to the understanding of polar exploration highlighted the challenges of Arctic navigation inspired interest in the North Pole |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nares Expedition (1875-1876)
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| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:George_Nares
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
May 1875
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| gptkbp:legacy |
increased interest in Arctic exploration
documented the effects of climate on Arctic regions established protocols for Arctic survival scientific contributions to Arctic research influenced naval policies regarding polar expeditions |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
reached the furthest north point at 83° 20' N
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Edward_Inglefield
gptkb:Frederick_William_Beechey gptkb:William_H._G._Kingston gptkb:Albert_Hastings_Markham gptkb:George_Strong_Nares |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:HMS_Discovery
gptkb:HMS_Alert |
| gptkbp:objective |
explore the Arctic regions
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:whales
gptkb:seals polar bears icebergs |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased public interest in polar regions
establishment of Arctic research stations improved understanding of Arctic ecosystems development of new navigation techniques enhanced international cooperation in Arctic research |
| gptkbp:research |
oceanography
biology geology meteorology |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
scientific collections
detailed maps of the Arctic increased knowledge of Arctic conditions |
| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:British_government
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Captain_George_Nares
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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