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Arrival at Sydney

Name: Arrival at Sydney
Start: 1836-01-12
Location: Sydney

When: 12 January 1836
Where: Sydney
Part of: HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin reaches Sydney

HMS Beagle reached Sydney on 12 January 1836. Darwin compared the initial landscape to Patagonia but admired the city's bustling nature.

The ship arrived in Australia on 12 January 1836. Darwin noted the resemblance of the coastal view to Patagonia. As the ship moved inland, the terrain improved, leading Darwin to express admiration for the bustling city of Sydney. This event occurred during the final year of the Beagle's survey expedition.

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Second voyage of HMS Beagle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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