Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:RRS_Terra_Nova
|
| gptkbp:date |
1913-02-17
|
| gptkbp:expedition |
gptkb:expedition
polar expedition exploratory expedition |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:corporate_sponsorships
government grants private donations |
| gptkbp:goal |
reach the South Pole
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
highlighted the dangers of polar exploration
contributed to the understanding of Antarctic geography influenced international polar policy one of the last great polar expeditions led to the establishment of Antarctic research stations. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913
|
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Robert_Falcon_Scott
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
1910-06-15
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
increased interest in Antarctic exploration
inspiration for future expeditions cultural impact on literature and art scientific contributions to polar research memorials established in honor of the expedition |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first to reach the South Pole
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Tom_Crean
gptkb:Charles_Wright gptkb:Lawrence_Oates gptkb:Frank_Debenham gptkb:William_Lashly gptkb:Henry_Bowers gptkb:Edward_Wilson gptkb:George_Murray_Levick gptkb:T._M._S._Evans Jameson Adams |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Geologist
biological specimens meteorological data oceanographic data new species of marine life |
| gptkbp:outcome |
all members perished
|
| gptkbp:research |
oceanography
biology geology meteorology |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:Ross_Sea
gptkb:Mc_Murdo_Sound gptkb:South_Pole |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
extreme cold
blizzards high winds low visibility |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Robert_Scott
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|