Charles Darwin By LilAudling Dec 27, 1831 Darvin Departs Darwin set sail on his five year journey with captain FitRoy on the HMS Beagle. Jan 17, 1832 Landing in Cape Verde Darwin makes his first observations in the Cape Verde Island. Feb 17, 1832 Crossing Over The ship and crew cossed over the equator. Feb 17, 1832 Exploring Salvador Sep 17, 1832 Fossils in Punta Alta Dec 17, 1832 Captain FitzRoy brings natives home to Tierra del Fuego Mar 17, 1833 Fossils in Falkland Aug 17, 1833 Exploring Rio Negro Period: Jan 17, 1835 to Feb 17, 1835 Darwin sees Mount Osomo erupt Period: Sep 17, 1835 to Oct 17, 1835 Turtles, Birds, and Plants in the Galapagos Jan 17, 1836 Sydney Apr 17, 1836 Coaral Reefs in Cocos May 17, 1836 Mauritius Jun 17, 1836 Cape Town, South Africa Aug 17, 1836 Home Sick in Bahia and Pernambuco Oct 2, 1836 Home sweet home