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Departure
The H.M.S. Beagle set sail from Plymouth with 73 crew members, including Charles Darwin. -
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Darwin's Voyage
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Cape Verde Islands
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. -
Salvador, Brazil
The Beagle arrived at Salvador, Brazil. Darwin explored the rain forest and was captivated by its striking appeal. -
Punta Alta, Argentina
Darwin explored the grounds and discovered giant fossils. -
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Darwin experienced his first encounter with the natives and is shocked by their primitive manner. -
Falkland Islands
The Beagle arrived at the Falkland Islands. Darwin explored the rocks and examined the primitive fossils. -
Chiloe Islands, Chile
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. -
Galapagos Islands
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. -
Sydney, Australia
The Beagle arrived at Sydney, Australia, and Darwin examined the marsupials. -
Cocos Islands
The Beagle arrived at the Cocos Islands, and Darwin studied the coral reefs around the islands. -
Mauritius
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. -
Arrival
The Beagle finally concluded its journey, and Darwin immediately went home.