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Robert McCormick (explorer)
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Robert McCormick was a British Royal Navy ship's surgeon, explorer and naturalist.
Robert McCormick, by Stephen Pearce.
Robert McCormick, by Stephen Pearce.
Second voyage of HMS Beagle
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The second survey expedition of HMS Beagle took place from 27 December 1831 to 2 October 1836. Robert FitzRoy, the newest commander of Beagle, had thought of the advantages of having someone onboard w
Robert McCormick (explorer)
…looking for suitable personnel for a survey expedition to South America. McCormick appeared well qualified, and was recruited as ship's surgeon for the second voyage of HMS Beagle under Captain Robert FitzRoy. McCormick expected this position meant the usual duties as a naturalist, as did Jameson who wrote to him in November…
Beagle at Ponsonby Sound in the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, in March 1834; painting by the ship's draughtsman Conrad Martens.
Beagle at Ponsonby Sound in the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, in March 1834; painting by the ship's draughtsman Conrad Martens.
Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle made by Thomas Earnshaw. British Museum, London.
Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle made by Thomas Earnshaw. British Museum, London.
Robert FitzRoy
Robert FitzRoy
Darwin in 1840, after the voyage and publication of his Journal and Remarks
Darwin in 1840, after the voyage and publication of his Journal and Remarks