-
The H.M.S. Beagle set sail from Plymouth with 73 crew members, including Charles Darwin.
-
-
The Beagle arrived at Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands. Darwin went exploring and made his first discovery, a white band of shells within a cliff face along the shoreline about forty-five feet above sea level.
-
The Beagle arrived at Salvador, Brazil. Darwin explored the rain forest and was captivated by its striking appeal.
-
Darwin explored the grounds and discovered giant fossils.
-
Darwin experienced his first encounter with the natives and is shocked by their primitive manner.
-
The Beagle arrived at the Falkland Islands. Darwin explored the rocks and examined the primitive fossils.
-
Darwin witnessed the eruption of Mount Osomo and the earthquake that followed. After the disaster, he saw that some areas had risen a few feet.
-
The Beagle arrived at the Galapagos Islands. Darwin explored all the different islands and found that the species of animals on each island differed according to the islands' environment.
-
The Beagle arrived at Sydney, Australia, and Darwin examined the marsupials.
-
The Beagle arrived at the Cocos Islands, and Darwin studied the coral reefs around the islands.
-
The Beagle arrived at Mauritius, and Darwin observed that along the sea coast north of the town, the area consisted of a field of black lava covered by coarse grass and bushes.
-
The Beagle finally concluded its journey, and Darwin immediately went home.