Most sailing ships achieved fame in seafaring history through sea battles, but some gained it through exploration. On 27th December 1831, the H.M.S. Beagle, a brig built in 1817, sailed from Davenport, England on a five year expedition round the globe. At the invitation of the Captain & naturalist Robert Fitzroy, the young natural scientist Charles Darwin was also on board. The observations made by him during the voyage on the evolution of life & the origin of species formed the basis of the Darwin Theory, which made him one of the most important scientists of all time. This historic voyage went via Brazil, Chile, the Galapagos Islands, Tahiti, New Zeal&, the Cape of Good Hope & back to Engl&, where they arrived on 2.10.1836. Many species were brought back with them as specimens of their revolutionary findings. Model
Details: Construct the famous H.M.S Beagle with this 1:96 scale plastic model kit from Revell. The kit
Includes:: a structurally detailed hull with gun-ports, detailed deck with hatches, bow section with decorative elements, detailed masts & yards, 2 anchors & detailed stairways. Also features reproduction shrouds, sails with linen texture, railings & wheel, 4 cannons, lifeboats with oars & davits, flag chart & display stand with name plate. Comes with yarn for rigging. Measures Length 385 mm & Height 298 mm. Please note: Paints not included
- Colours: 5 17 82 83 88 92 382.