Scottish National Antarctic Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:base |
Scotia Bay
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Scottish_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:SS_Scotia
|
| gptkbp:duration |
2 years
|
| gptkbp:expedition |
gptkb:scientific_research
|
| gptkbp:home_port |
Leith
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition
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| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Antarctica
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:Scottish_National_Antarctic_Expedition_Fund
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:William_Speirs_Bruce
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future Antarctic expeditions
provided data for climate studies promoted interest in polar exploration fostered international collaboration in polar research contributed to the field of marine biology enhanced understanding of Antarctic ecosystems influenced international Antarctic treaties contributed to Antarctic research led to the establishment of research stations in Antarctica increased awareness of environmental issues in Antarctica enhanced understanding of meteorological phenomena in polar regions advanced knowledge of glaciology influenced public policy regarding Antarctic governance encouraged conservation efforts in Antarctica inspired educational programs about Antarctica inspired literature and art related to Antarctica promoted tourism in Antarctica. provided insights into the effects of climate change on polar regions established protocols for scientific research in Antarctica |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
discovery of new species
first to study the Antarctic ocean currents first to conduct a detailed survey of the South Orkney Islands |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Thomas_H._Huxley
gptkb:James_M._Mc_Culloch gptkb:Robert_F._Scott gptkb:William_H._H._Murray gptkb:Ernest_Shackleton gptkb:George_Murray_Levick gptkb:William_Speirs_Bruce gptkb:John_M._Wordie gptkb:Edward_A._Wilson |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
oceanography
biology geology meteorology |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
scientific publications
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
wintering in Antarctica
|
| gptkbp:year |
1902
1904 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Arctic_expedition_of_1908
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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