Model of H.M.S. Beagle

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Model of H.M.S. Beagle

Description

Model of a Cherokee class, 10-gun brig-sloop with sails unfurled

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front plaque

Transcription

H.M.S. Beagle/ 1831/ #85

Material/Technique

Engraved

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Ship

Height

15.5 cm

Length

14 cm

Dimension Description

Base

Height

1.3 cm

Length

12.8 cm

Dimension Description

Stand

Height

1.8 cm

Width

8.9 cm

Length

14.5 cm

Material

Silver, Granite, Wood

Color

Silver

Location

* Untyped Location

Mezzanine West Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

H.M.S. Beagle was the ship used by Charles Darwin during his second survey expedition, which lasted from December 1831 to October 1836