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The main purpose of the expedition was a hydrographic survey of the coasts of the southern part of South America as a continuation of the work of previous surveys, producing charts for naval war or commerce and drawings of the hills as seen from the sea, with height measurements. In particular, the longitude of Rio de Janeiro which formed a setting out point for these surveys was in doubt due to discrepancies in measurements and an exact longitude was to be found, using calibrated chronometers and checking these through repeated astronomical observations. Continuing records of tides and meteorological conditions were also required. A lesser priority was given to surveying approaches to harbours on the Falkland Islands and, season permitting, the Galápagos Islands. Then the Beagle was to proceed to Tahiti and on to Port Jackson, Australia which were known points to verify the chronometers. An additional requirement was for a geological survey of a circular coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean including investigation of its profile and of tidal flows.

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How long was the voyage on the HMS Beagle?

Of the almost five year voyage, aboard the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin spent 18 months aboard the ship sailing. The remaining 3 years and 3 months were spent on land observing the local flora and fauna.


What is the name of Charles Darwin's second book?

Darwin wrote several books and was editor for a major work - The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. In order of publication: The zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle.Journal of Researches (now known as the Voyage of the Beagle). Geology of The Voyage of The Beagle(published as a series of papers). On the Origin of Species. Variation under Domestication. The Descent of Man. The Expression of the Emotions. Insectivorous Plants. Different Forms of Flowers. Vegetable Mould and Worms. Autobiography. It's slightly complicated about which is his second book; he didn't write the Zoology, but he was the editor and wrote some explanitory notes, also Zoology was published over several years, during which the Journal (or Voyage of the Beagle) was published. Most people consider The Descent of Man to be the "follow-up" to Origin of the Species.


Was Darwin names after Charles Darwin?

Yes, the first European ship to see Darwin harbour was the Beagle and her captain (John Clements Wickham) named it after Charles Darwin - Wickham had sailed with Darwin on the famous 2nd voyage of the Beagle.


How long did Charles Darwin sail on the HMS Beagle?

Charles Darwin was 22 years old when he went on the HMS Beagle.


What did Darwin do after the voyage?

After the voyage on the Beagle, Darwin edited and contributed to Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. As part of this work he met and corrosponded with most of the leading natural scientists of his time. His reputation grew largely out of this work.

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When was The Voyage of the Beagle created?

The Voyage of the Beagle was created in 1839.


What was Darwin's voyage on the HMS called?

Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle took place from 1831 to 1836 and is famously known as the Beagle voyage.


When was The Voyage of the Space Beagle created?

The Voyage of the Space Beagle was created in 1950.


How many pages does The Voyage of the Space Beagle have?

The Voyage of the Space Beagle has 240 pages.


When was Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle created?

Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle was created in 1838.


What type of ship was the HMS Beagle?

His/Her Majesty's Ship Beagle. It is the ship that Charles Darwin made his famous voyage of discovery on. The trip has been memorialized in the book The Voyage of the Beagle. and been parodied in The Voyage of the Space Beagle.


How long was Charles Darwin on the voyage of the beagle for?

Charles Darwin was on the voyage of the Beagle for approximately five years, from 1831 to 1836.


Is beagle a proper noun?

No, the noun 'beagle' is a common noun, a general word for a type of dog originally bred for hunting; a word for any beagle anywhere.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, "The Voyage of the Beagle" by Charles Darwin or the HMS Beagle, the ship about which he wrote.


What islands did Darwin visit on his voyage on the Beagle?

galapagose


Did anything interesting happen when Magellan was on his voyage?

Yes, he got killed.


When did the HMS beagle voyage start?

27 December 1831


What were the conditions of the HMS beagle before making the voyage?

It was bad.