HMS Beagle (1872) facts for kids
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| Name | HMS Beagle |
| Builder | John Cuthbert, Millers Point, New South Wales |
| Launched | December 1882 |
| Fate | Sold in 1883. |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Beagle-class schooner |
| Tons burthen | 120 bm |
| Length | 77 ft 0 in (23.5 m) |
| Beam | 18 ft 6 in (5.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Sail plan | Schooner |
| Complement | 27 |
| Armament | 1 × 12-pounder gun |
HMS Beagle was a special kind of ship called a schooner. It was part of the Royal Navy, which is the United Kingdom's navy. This ship was built in Australia in 1872.
About HMS Beagle
HMS Beagle was a fast and nimble ship. It was built by John Cuthbert in Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia. The ship was launched in December 1872. It was designed to be a schooner, which means it had two or more masts with sails that run front-to-back.
Her Important Missions
The Beagle started its work in 1873. It was based in Sydney, Australia, as part of the Australia Station. Its main job was to stop illegal activities in the South Pacific. This included operations against "blackbirding." Blackbirding was a cruel practice where people were tricked or forced from their homes to work in other countries. The Beagle helped to stop this.
What Happened Next?
In April 1875, the Beagle had an accident. It ran aground, meaning it got stuck on a reef, in the Spanish East Indies. Luckily, the crew members were all rescued safely.
The ship was taken out of service in 1883. It was then sold for £1,000.
The Ship's Final Journey
After being sold, the Beagle was bought by two people named Messers Bell and Davis. They sailed the ship to Peru. The ship was then sold again in a place called Callao to Silvino Cavalie.
