Hms Beagle Collection

Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle
Admiralty map of Galapagos 1845 resulting from Captain Robert Fitzroys Beagle charts, overlain with a portion of a letter written by Fitzroy. Robert Fitzroy (b. 5 July 1805- d)

H. M.s Beagle
Frontispiece from A Naturalists Voyage Round the World (1912) by Charles Darwin

HMS Beagle in straits of Magellan. Mt. Sarmiento in the distance

DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE. Voyage of the HMS Beagle, which Charles Darwin sailed as ships naturalist from 1831 to 1836

Chart of the Beagles voyage. Charles Darwin travel map - Scanned 1880 Engraving

HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839). The Beagle, commanded by Robert Fitzroy, set sail on a 5-year voyage around the world in December 1831

1843 Captain Robert Fitzroy Darwins capn
A portion of a letter written by Captain (later Vice-Admiral) Robert Fitzroy (b. 5 July 1805- d. 30 April 1865). Fitzroy was famous as the captain of HMS Beagle who

Specimens collected by Darwin on the voyage of the Beagle 18
A case displaying various beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage, as well as a map of the ships route

A Royal Navy landing craft picking up American survivors in Invasion Bay following a German e-boat attack on two American LSI s. HMS Beagle drove off the attack and rescued the survivors

British Royal Navy rescues American sailors in "Invasion Bay"
British Royal Navy rescues American sailors in " Invasion Bay". They are from two American infantry landing ships, which were torpedoed during a German U-Boat attack in Invasion Bay

Finches With Beaks Adapted To Different Diets Observed By Charles Darwin In September-October 1835 In Galapagos Islands Ecuador During His Voyage On Hms Beagle From The Book Journal Of Researches By

Pyrocephalus rubinus nanus, vermilion flycatcher
Plate 7, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Diagrams of H. M. S. Beagle
Facing page 1 from A Naturalists Voyage Round the World (1912) by Charles Darwin

Lagenorhynchus obscurus, dusky dolphin
Delphinus fitzRoyi. Plate from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Vol. 1 Part 2 Mammalia, 1838-1839, by Charles Darwin

Fuegian (Yapoo Takeenica)

Darwins ship, the Beagle
The " Beagle" beached, ship in which Darwin sailed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ceroglossus Beetle
One of the specimens collected from the Andes of Chile by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle (1831 - 1836)

Ceroglossus Beetle
One of the specimens collected from the Andes of Chile by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle (1831 - 1836)

Illustration of world map showing route of Darwins HMS Beagle in purple

Plains of Promise, Albert River, Discoveries in Australia, with an account of the coasts and rivers explored and surveyed during the voyage of H.M.S

DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE. The H. M. S. Beagle, on which Charles Darwin sailed as naturalist
DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE. The H.M.S. Beagle, on which Charles Darwin sailed as naturalist, off Rio de Janeiro, July 5, 1832. Engraving, 19th century

Toxodon platensis skull C016 / 6119
Toxodon platensis skull

Fox
An illustration (Plate 7, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Rodent
An illustration (Plate 21, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Bat
An illustration (Plate 1, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

The zoology of the voyage of HMS Beagle
A first edition of Charles Darwins The zoology of the voyage of HMS Beagle, in three volumes

Crepidula, slipper limpets
Slipper limpets collected by Charles Darwin in Chile on the Beagle voyage (1831-1836)

Mocking bird
An illustration (Plate 17, Birds) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Carollia perspicillata, Sebas short-tailed bat
Short-tailed fruit bat

Pyrocephalus rubinus, vermilion flycatcher
Plate 6, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Geospiza fuliginosa, small ground finch
A specimen of a small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) collected by Robert FitzRoy in the Galapagos Islands during the Voyage of the Beagle

Oliver Crimmen with Pseudoscarus lepidus specimen
Oliver Crimmen, curator at the Natural History Museum, London. Specimen featured is a parrotfish, holotype, Tahiti, collected by Charles Darwin on the Beagle voyage

Drawing of H. M. S. Beagle
Facing page 98 from A Naturalists Voyage Round the World (1912) by Charles Darwin

Passer jagoensis
Illustration of the Passer jagoensis from St. Jago, Cape Verde Islands. Plate 31 from Zoology of the Beagle 1832-1836, Part 3 Birds by John Gould

Camarhynchus crassirostris, vegetarian finch
Plate 41, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). Finch from the Galapagos Islands

Darwins beetles
Display box of beetles collected by Charles Darwin with a map of the voyage of his ship, The Beagle

Syngnathus crinitus, banded pipefish
Specimen jar containing a banded pipefish (Syngnathus crinitus) collected by Charles Darwin in Patagonia during the voyage of the Beagle

Engraulis ringens, Peruvian anchoveta
Peruvian anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Syngnathus crinitus, insular pipefish
Insular pipefish (Syngnathus crinitus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Clinus crinitus
Fish specimens (Clinus crinitus) brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Pseudoscarus lepidus, parrot fish
Parrot fish (Pseudoscarus lepidus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Galapagos finches
Finches collected in the Galapagos Islands during the voyage of the Beagle

Eleginops maclovinus, rock cod
Rock cod (Eleginops maclovinus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Syngnathus acicularis, deep-bodied pipefish

Scorpaena histrio, player scorpionfish
Player scorpion (Scorpaena histrio) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Prionotus miles, Galapagos gurnard
Fish collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Selar crumenophthalmus, bigeye scad
Fish labelled Caranx torvus collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

South American frogs and toads
Including Phryniscus nigricans, found by Charles Darwin. From Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle Vol 1-3

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"HMS Beagle: A Voyage of Discovery and Evolution" The HMS Beagle, captained by Robert Fitzroy, embarked on a historic journey that would forever change our understanding of the natural world. This Galapagos Admiralty map, meticulously crafted by Fitzroy himself, guided the ship through uncharted waters and unknown territories. As the H. M. S Beagle set sail in 1831, it carried an eager young scientist named Charles Darwin as its naturalist. Little did they know that this voyage would shape Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution. The Chart of the Beagle's voyage serves as a testament to his meticulous observations and tireless research. During their five-year expedition, Darwin collected countless specimens from various regions across South America. These invaluable treasures are a testament to his dedication and passion for unraveling nature's mysteries. In 1843, Captain Robert Fitzroy published "Darwin’s Capn, " recounting their remarkable journey together. It immortalized their friendship and highlighted the profound impact this voyage had on both men. One notable stop was Rio Santa Cruz in Patagonia where the HMS Beagle laid ashore in 1834 (1839). This momentous occasion allowed them to explore new landscapes teeming with exotic flora and fauna such as the Ceroglossus Beetle – just one example of many fascinating discoveries made during their time there. Not only was HMS Beagle involved in scientific pursuits; it also played a crucial role in history. In "Invasion Bay, " British Royal Navy sailors rescued American survivors with unwavering bravery during times of conflict – showcasing humanity's unity even amidst turbulent seas. However, it was perhaps Darwin's observations on finches with beaks adapted to different diets that truly revolutionized our understanding of adaptation and natural selection. His encounters with these unique creatures on the Galapagos Islands sparked revelations that would later be published in his renowned book "Journal Of Researches" in 1890.