It was during HMS Beagle's second survey voyage to South America that the young Charles Darwin made many of the discoveries that would lead to his theories on evolution. He had been invited on board by her Captain, Robert Fitzroy (of barometer and weather forecasting fame), as a companion to stave off the boredom and loneliness of life at sea, and the two became great friends. Beagle herself was built as a Cherokee class 10-gun brig in 1820, later adapted as a survey barque - as she is portrayed here, under full sail. This museum-quality model is made entirely from wood with cotton sails and extensive rigging. She measures 46cm long and 35cm high.
For in-stock items despatched from our own warehouse, we offer three UK delivery options:
Standard UK Delivery: £5.99.On this service, goods will usually arrive within a week of dispatch.
3-Day Delivery: £7.99.This is a three-working-day (not Saturday, Sunday, or Bank Holidays) service for UK mainland and Ulster addresses, provided that you order before 1pm. Orders received after 1pm will be processed on the next working day, so take one day longer to arrive. If you require an item to be personalised, your order will be delayed by one working day.
Express Delivery: £9.99.This is a next-working-day (not Saturday, Sunday, or Bank Holidays) service for UK mainland addresses, provided that youorder before 1pm. Orders received after 1pm will be processed on the next working day, so take one day longer to arrive. Service to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight and other UK islands usually takes 2-3 days.
For items despatched by third party suppliers
Admiralty chart prints and aircraft models/cufflinks made from original materials are sent to you directly from the makers, and are offered on a Standard delivery service only - please allow 7-10 days. These items are marked with a 7-10 day delivery icon below.
Delivery Information (Overseas)
We are currently unable to deliver to EU and USA addresses due to the high and unpredictable costs, customs charges, and courier handling fees. Our other overseas delivery charges (standard service only) are:
Channel Islands (7-10 Days), £20
Rest of World (Currently only Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). From about £50, depending on what you order. Please phone on +44 1932 235550 or e-mail us on mailorder@nauticalia.com for a quote. Most overseas orders arrive within 21 days.
VAT (sales tax) will be deducted from the listed price of your goods where applicable for customers outside the UK, including those from the Channel Islands.
