Charles Darwin and the voyage of the Beagle
Charles Darwin travelled the world on the HMS Beagle for five years from 1831 to 1836. This journey had a crucial impact on the development of his theories of evolution. This interactive timeline outlines the major events in this significant voyage.
To navigate through the timeline, you can either click on the arrow on the right of the text, or click on the tabs on the timeline itself, or click on the ship icon in the map. You can move forwards and backwards through the timeline.
Reflection
In what ways did Charles Darwin’s observations and experiences during his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle influence his thinking and lead to the development of his theory of evolution?
