North Pole expedition of 1908
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Robert_Peary
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| gptkbp:accessories |
provisions
dog sleds navigational instruments |
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:New_York
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| gptkbp:challenges |
equipment failure
ice conditions food shortages harsh weather |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspiration for future expeditions
increased interest in polar exploration |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 years
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| gptkbp:goal |
reach the North Pole
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
provided data for future scientific studies
sparked debates on exploration ethics highlighted the role of technology in exploration led to advancements in navigation techniques increased funding for polar research involved indigenous peoples led to the establishment of polar research institutions increased awareness of climate conditions in the Arctic contributed to the mythos of the North Pole documented environmental conditions of the Arctic highlighted the dangers of polar expeditions influenced public perception of explorers influenced international relations regarding Arctic territories part of the race to the North Pole inspired literature and art about polar exploration contributed to the understanding of Arctic geography |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
North Pole expedition of 1908
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
via Greenland
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Robert_Peary
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on Arctic exploration
controversial claims of discovery |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:New_York
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Matthew_Henson
gptkb:Josephine_Peary |
| gptkbp:outcome |
controversy over claims
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| gptkbp:research |
geology
meteorology glaciology |
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:Frederick_Cook's_expedition
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
first expedition to claim reaching the North Pole
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:American_Museum_of_Natural_History
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| gptkbp:transportation |
sledding
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| gptkbp:year |
1908
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