Model of HMS Beagle
Date
1998
Creator
Bernard Fountain (1910 - 2009, British) , Sculptor
Object type
Archive reference number
Material
Dimensions
height (object): 460mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Model of HMS Beagle, built to 1/50 scale. Complete with additional boats, guns ‘en flute’, some chain rigging and trysail masts.
Object history
Donated by the artist in 2000.
The Beagle sailed from Devonport for South America in December 1831 under Commander Robert Fitzroy FRS, with a compliment of 59, including Charles Darwin FRS.
The Beagle sailed from Devonport for South America in December 1831 under Commander Robert Fitzroy FRS, with a compliment of 59, including Charles Darwin FRS.
Related fellows
Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882, British) , Naturalist
Associated place