Darwin's Observations By arisrd Dec 27, 1831 Beginning of Voyage Voyage sets off from Port of Plymouth Period: Dec 27, 1831 to Apr 19, 1882 Voyage of the Beagle Jan 16, 1832 St. Jago Island is explored Evidence of Eath changing Feb 28, 1832 Explores Tropical Rainforest Jan 1, 1833 Explores the Plains of Patagonia Studied Animal Remains Feb 1, 1835 Valdivia Earthquake Sep 1, 1835 Arrive in Galapagos Islands Jan 1, 1836 Examined the Platypus Jan 1, 1836 Arrive in Sydeny, Austrailia Evacuated Marsupious Oct 1, 1836 End of Voyage Voyage shaped his career choice Nov 24, 1859 "Orgin of Species" is published Apr 19, 1882 Death