The HMS Beagle

The HMS Beagle was a 19th-century British ship best known for its second voyage (1831-1836), which carried naturalist Charles Darwin. During the journey, the ship explored South America, the Galápagos Islands, and other regions, collecting valuable data and specimens. Darwin's observations on the Beagle contributed significantly to the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection. The vessel was a sturdy, medium-sized frigate built for surveying and exploration, playing a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding of Earth's biodiversity and geographic features.