Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:HMS_Erebus
gptkb:HMS_Terror |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
about 30
|
| gptkbp:duration |
4 years
|
| gptkbp:goal |
explore Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influence on future expeditions
pioneering Antarctic exploration contribution to polar science inspiration for later explorers |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:London
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ross Expedition
|
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:James_Clark_Ross
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
increased interest in Antarctic exploration
scientific research in polar regions influence on international Antarctic treaties Ross Sea named after James Clark Ross establishment of Antarctic research stations |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
discovery of the Victoria Land
discovery of the Ross Sea mapping of the Antarctic coastline |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
encounter with icebergs
first sighting of Mount Erebus first sighting of Mount Terror establishment of winter quarters discovery of the Antarctic continent exploration of the Ross Ice Shelf |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Amundsen_Expedition
gptkb:Nimrod_Expedition gptkb:British_Antarctic_Expedition gptkb:Scott_Expedition gptkb:Antarctic_Treaty_System gptkb:Terra_Nova_Expedition gptkb:Endurance_Expedition Shackleton Expedition |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
oceanography
geology meteorology botany |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
collection of biological specimens
collection of geological specimens detailed maps of Antarctica increased knowledge of Antarctic climate |
| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:year |
1839
1843 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Clark_Ross
gptkb:Ross_Island gptkb:Sir_James_Clark_Ross gptkb:James_Ross |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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