The Beagle's Voyage

By AriaW

  • Canary Islands

    After six months of planning a voyage to the Canary Islands with his friends, Charles Darwin is devastated by the death of one of his companions

  • Steven Henslow

    Mere days after his companion's death, mentor Johns Steven Henslow, informed Darwin of a naturalist position on what was planned to be a two year voyage around the world.

  • Captain FitzRoy

    Darwin ventures to London in hopes of convincing Captain FitzRoy that he is prepared and qualified to accompany his voyage; Darwin succeeds in winning the captain's approval

  • The Beagle

    Darwin boards the Beagle in Plymouth, and after a two month delay, the voyage begins

  • Cape Verde Islands

    The Beagle arrived at the island of st. Jajo off the coast of Africa. While studying a cliff, Darwin observes a layer of seashells embedded into the rock; his observation confirmed to him Lyell’s theory that the Earth was changing gradually over long periods of time.

  • Equator

    The Beagle crossed the Equator

  • Rainforest of Brazil

    Darwin explores the rainforest of Brazil; he discovers the diversity within different species and as well as new, unseen plants and animals

  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    In Punta Alta, Argentina, Darwin studies the fossils; he notices some similarities between their structure and that of Living South American animals.

  • Falkland Islands

    While in the Falkland Islands, Darwin finds numerous Brachiopods fossils

  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    The Beagle arrives in Rio Negro, Argentina

  • Chiloe Island, Chile

    While at Chiloe Island, Chile, Darwin sees a volcano, Mt. Osorno, erupt, and experiences an earthquake

  • Galapagos Islands

    In the Galapagos Islands, Darwin observes numerous plants and animals that were seemingly unique to the islands, yet retained many similarities

  • sydney, Australia

    In sydney, Australia, Darwin saw different sets of mammals

  • Cocos Islands

    Using the corals in the Cocos Islands, Darwin tested his theory of atoll formations

  • Mauritius

    The Beagle arrived at the volcanic island of Mauritius

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    The Beagle arrived at Cape Town in South Africa

  • Bahia and Pernambuco

    Darwin explores the jungles of Bahia and Pernambuco in South America, and finds many new plants and animals

  • Falmouth England

    The Beagle arrives back in England, concluding the voyage