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Charles Darwin was invited to be the naturalist aboard HMS Beagle on its two year survey of South America. He set sail on December 27, 1831 from Plymouth Sound.

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What years did Darwin sail on the HMS Beagle to the Galapagos Island?

Charles Darwin sailed on the HMS Beagle to the Galapagos Islands from 1831 to 1836.


Why did Charles Darwin sail on the H.M.S. Beagle in 1831?

To serve as the ship's naturalist


In what year did Darwin set out on the Beagle?

Charles Darwin went on a five year trip on the HMS Beagle ship. He set off in 1831 and returned in 1836 after making many discoveries


How did Charles Darwin get selected to sail on the HMS beagle?

Charles Darwin was selected to sail on the HMS Beagle primarily due to his connection with Captain Robert FitzRoy, who was in charge of the expedition. FitzRoy sought a companion with scientific interests to accompany him on the voyage, and Darwin’s background in natural history made him an ideal choice. Additionally, Darwin was recommended by his mentor, John Stevens Henslow, a botanist who recognized Darwin's potential as a naturalist. Ultimately, this opportunity allowed Darwin to gather crucial observations that would later shape his theory of evolution.


How long did it take Darwin to get to the galapagos islands?

Charles Darwin arrived at the Galápagos Islands on September 15, 1835, during the HMS Beagle's second voyage. The journey from England to the Galápagos took approximately four years, as the Beagle set sail in 1831, but the specific travel time to the islands from South America was only a few weeks. Darwin's experiences there significantly influenced his theories on evolution and natural selection.