Darwin’s theory continues to guide research of experts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to this day. Joseph Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian, held the book in high regard. It soon found supporters at the Smithsonian. In 1859, he published his theory in On the Origin of Species, a revolutionary book that changed the course of modern science. Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection grew out of his work aboard the Beagle. His work would eventually make Beagle one of the most famous ships in history.ĭuring this five-year scientific voyage to South America and the Galápagos Islands, Darwin collected animal fossils, inspected plant specimens and studied the geology of islands and coral reefs. Darwin, the young naturalist hired to provide advice on geology, was on board. 27, 1831, Beagle began its second survey voyage. It was moored afloat for years until it was finally adapted as an exploration bark and took part in three expeditions. In 1820, Beagle was launched from the Woolwich Dockyard on the River Thames in London. This Smithsonian Snapshot marks the May 11, 1820, anniversary of the launch of HMS Beagle, the ship that took Charles Darwin on his scientific voyage. On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 1859, Smithsonian Institution Libraries Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art.
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