Beagle's Voyage

  • Plymouth, England

    Charles Darwin boards the HMS Beagle as the captain's assistant and immediately is confronted by seasickness.
  • Cape Verde Islands

    Darwin then beings to write about the different countries he visited and will visit.
  • Crossing the Equator

    Due to the heat of passing the equator, the passengers of the HMS Beagle are shaved.
  • Salvador, Brazil

    Darwin experiences for the first time the vibrant colors and variety of the Brazilian vegetation.
  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    Darwin comes across many large fossils that interest him and cause him to wonder of the fossils' origins.
  • Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

    The captain of the HMS Beagle drops off three natives after taking them the prevous year to England.
  • Falkland Islands

    Darwin comes upon fossils from the Falkland Islands, which aren't in the best shape.
  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    Darwin and the gauchos ride horses in the land of Pampas.
  • Chiloe Island, Chile

    Darwin experiences a volcanic eruption and earthquake from Mount Osomo.
  • Galapagos Islands

    Darwin observes many of the species of the islands and notices that they are all at least a little bit alike and their strange appearances and acts.
  • Sydney, Australia

    Darwin enjoys the town of Sydney and observes the strange set of animals of Australia that he hasn't seen anywhere else.
  • Cocos Islands

    Darwin studies and marvels at the coral reefs of Cocos Islands.
  • Mauritius

    Darwin enjoyed the quiet of Mauritius and the green fields over black lava.
  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Darwin observes Table Mountain and the strong plethora of bullock wagons.
  • Bahia and Pernambuco, South America

    Darwin discovers many fascinating animals, but is distracted because of his homesickness.
  • Falmouth, England

    Darwin is home again