The Beagle (ship)

HMS Beagle was a British ship best known for its role in Charles Darwin’s scientific voyage from 1831 to 1836. During the trip, the Beagle explored coastlines around South America, the Galápagos Islands, and beyond, collecting valuable data and specimens. Its observations helped shape Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The ship was a small, versatile vessel designed for scientific and survey work, playing a key role in expanding our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and geography during the 19th century.