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The Beginning of the Beagle's Voyage
The HMS Beagle departs from Plymouth, England, with Charles Darwin; age 22. -
Cape Verde Islands
A couple days after New Years Day, they stopped in the Cape Verde Islands. -
Second Stop
Sometime in February the Beagle arrived in Salvador, Brazil -
Argentina
After a couple months in Salvador, Brazil, Their next stop was in Punta Alta, Argentina. -
One Year.
Two months later, in December almost a year since the beginning, the ship stops in Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina. -
435+ days later.
Their first stop in 1833 is on the Falkland Islands. -
North
In August the ship headed north for Rio Negro. -
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Chiloé Islands
In January of 1834, the Beagle stops in Chiloé Islands, Chile. While here for over a year, he sees Mount Osorno erupt and experiences an earthquake. -
Galapagos Islands
After 6 more stops, the HMS Beagle stops on the Galapagos Islands, in September of 1835. This is where Charles does most of his work and comes up with his theories. -
Leaving the Galapagos
In October the Beagle leave the Galapagos Islands. -
2/3 Around the World
In January of 1836, the boat stops in Sydney, Australia. -
Africa
In June of 1836, they arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. -
1,741 Days.
It has been 1,741 days since the beginning of the Voyage, and now on October 2nd, 1836, the HMS Beagle has returned home in Falmouth, England.
