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His first expedition to Antarctica was with Ernest Shackletons Nimrod Expedition of 1907.
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What did Douglas Mawson discover?
As a geologist, Sir Douglas Mawson contributed greatly to our scientific knowledge. However, as an explorer he made two major discoveries. He was part of the first ascent of Mount Erebus on Ross Island and discovered the Magnetic South Pole, both as a member of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod expedition. He also led his own expedition to Antarctica, the Australasian Antarctica Expedition, and he mapped a great deal of the coastline of George V Land on this expedition.
What was Sir Douglas Mawson's nationality?
Sir Douglas Mawson was Australian.
Who knighted Sir Douglas Mawson?
Sir Douglas Mawson was knighted by King Edward VII of England in 1914.
Was Sir Douglas Mawson adopted?
No he was not.
Who was the british commander in chief after 1915?
General Sir Douglas Haig was British Commander in chief 1916 but was not very good!
What was Douglas mawsons expedition vessel?
what was Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition vassel.
What is sir Douglas mawsons date of birth?
Sir Douglas Mawson was born on May 5, 1882.
What was Douglas Mawson's vessel?
what was Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition vassel.
What was Sir Douglas Mawson's second expedition?
On Sir Douglas Mawson's second exploration, leading the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition, he departed on the boat Aurora from Hobart on 2 December 1911. He reached Commonwealth Bay on the Antarctic continent on 7 January 1912. He returned in 1914.
What was the reason for Sir Douglas expedition in Antarctica and what were his goals for the expedition?
because he wanted to get away from idiots like you for example
Was sir Douglas Mawson expedition a success?
it was succesful though his coulgas died in the process
What serious things or special facts happened on Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition to Antarctica?
Sir Douglas Mawson led the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914), during which his team became the first to reach the South Magnetic Pole. The expedition faced numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, limited food supplies, and the loss of his teammates. Mawson's survival, leadership, and scientific contributions during the expedition are considered remarkable.
What did Douglas Mawson discover?
As a geologist, Sir Douglas Mawson contributed greatly to our scientific knowledge. However, as an explorer he made two major discoveries. He was part of the first ascent of Mount Erebus on Ross Island and discovered the Magnetic South Pole, both as a member of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod expedition. He also led his own expedition to Antarctica, the Australasian Antarctica Expedition, and he mapped a great deal of the coastline of George V Land on this expedition.
What year did Sir Douglas Mawson reach the South Pole?
Sir Douglas Mawson never trekked to the South Pole; he did, however, lead the team to mark the first steps at the magnetic south pole during the Nimrod Expedition, 1907-1909. At the time the magnetic pole was still on land.
Whom was Mawson Station named after?
Mawson Station was named after Sir Douglas Mawson. Sir Douglas Mawson was an Australian explorer of the Antarctic (though originally born in England), known for his pioneering expeditions on the Antarctic continent. As part of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's expedition in 1907, he was a member of the first party to reach the magnetic South Pole, and the first to climb to the top of the active volcano Mt Erebus. Between 1911 and 1914, Mawson led the first Australasian Expedition to Antarctica, an expedition which consisted of scientists from Australia and New Zealand.
What was sir francis drakes first expedition?
1608
What year was sir Francis drakes first expedition?
1608
