Exploration & discovery

Second voyage of HMS Beagle

from 27 December 1831 to 2 October 1836

Exploration associated with the theory of evolution (1831-1836). It began on 27 December 1831 and lasted until 2 October 1836 (about 5 years). The setting was New Zealand and James Island. Those involved included Charles Darwin, John Clements Wickham, Robert McCormick and Conrad Martens.

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