Voyage of the Beagle

By Brimstone

  • Charles Darwin Boards the Beagle

    Darwin boards the HMS Beagle under the command of Robert Fitzroy as a naturalist, the 2 year journey starting in Plymouth, England ends up to be 5 years long.

  • Darwin begins writing about Geology

    Darwin first decides to write and study geology in the Cape Verde Islands after visiting several countries.

  • Darwin crosses the equator

  • Darwin reaches Brazil

    Darwin and the Beagle reach Salvador, Brazil. Darwin explores the tropical forests and is amazed by the wildlife.

  • Darwin finds ancient fossils

    Darwin reaches Punta Alta, Argentina. There, he finds giant fossils of creatures long long ago.

  • The Beagle reaches Tierra de Fuego, Argentina

    Captain Fitzroy releases 3 natives back to their homeland from England, and a failed mission is set up.

  • Darwin travels to the Falkland Islands

    Darwin reaches the Falklands, and describes it as a desolate place. There, he also finds many fossils of brachiopods, two-shelled organisms, in rocks.

  • Darwin explores Rio Negro, Argentina

    Darwin reaches the fertile lands known as the Pampas and rides with the local Gauchos, where he enjoys the freedom in the lifestyle.

  • Darwin witnesses the eruption of Mt. Osorno

    Darwin reaches Chiloe Island, Chile, where a erupting volcano makes him begin to reach the conclusion that land forms are slowly changed over time by may natural forces.

  • Darwin reaches the Galapagos

    Darwin discovers many amazing creatures that are all related to mainland species. He is interested in the different features of the creatures and makes many discoveries.

  • Darwin reaches Australia

    Darwin reaches Sydney, Australia, and marvels at the local marsupials and how different they are from other mammals.

  • Darwin studies Coral reefs

    Darwin reaches the Coco Islands and studies coral reefs in order to come up with an explanation for atoll formation.

  • Darwin reaches Mauritius

    Darwin finds the black lava fields and unkept plant life

  • Darwin reaches South Africa

    Darwin reaches Cape Town, South Africa, and marvels at the giant sandstone plateau Table Mountain.

  • Darwin reaches Bahia and Pernambuco, South America

    Darwin becomes sick of sea life after studying the local animals and wishes to return to England.

  • Darwin returns to England

    Darwin finally returns to Falmouth, England