A Groundbreaking Voyage
of Exploration
HMS Beagle is one of the most important vessels in the history of global exploration and discovery. Although it began its life as a naval vessel, a lack of immediate use meant that the ship was repurposed as a surveying vessel and undertook its first commission in 1826.
Throughout its years of active service, Beagle set sail on three voyages, although it is best known for its second voyage, whose passengers included Captain Robert FitzRoy and naturalist Charles Darwin.
The ship’s second voyage led to important contributions towards our understanding of science as during the expedition, Darwin collected the specimens and made the observations he needed to establish his theory of evolution that changed the world.
Celebrate the Voyages of HMS Beagle
Paying homage to HMS Beagle’s voyages and the vessel’s contributions towards science, we have released a commemorative coin in its honour. The reverse design displays the ship and comes with an edge inscription that reads ‘THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE’.
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