Charles Darwin

By kingwither

  • Embarkment

    Darwin started his voyage, age 22, as only an assistant to the Captain.

  • Cabo Verde

    The first stop was the African Cape Verde Islands, which were a Portuguese territory at the time of they voyage.

  • Equator

    The Beagle crossed the equator in February.

  • Salvador, Brazil

    This was the first time Darwin explored the rainforests of Brazil. He was struck by the experience.

  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    Darwin found some large fossils in Argentina. He believed that they had not been discovered before.

  • Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

    The Captain, Robert FitzRoy returned 3 native people he had brought to England on a previous trip.

  • Falkland Islands

    Darwin found the islands, located on the far coast of Argentina, very boring. However, he did find some fossils from some very old animals.

  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    The Pampas fascinated Darwin, and he remarked he was jealous of their lifestyle.

  • Chiloe Island, Chile

    On the other side of the continent, Darwin watched a volcano erupt.

  • Galapagos Islands

    Famously, Darwin found his link to evolution on the Galapagos Islands.

  • Sydney, Australia

    Here, Darwin found Koalas and Kangaroos and wondered why some mammals were different here.

  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands

    Darwin studied the coral reefs here.

  • Mauritius

    Darwin observed the fields of black lava.

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Here, Darwin remarked on the Dutch culture, and Table Mountain.

  • Bahia and Pernambuco, South America

    In the Jungle, Darwin saw many incredible creatures. However, he does not like the detour the ship takes to take measurements.