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The Beagle: Meet the Crew
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When the Beagle left England in 1831 there were 74 men on board. On her return almost 5 years later there were 12 less. Some crew members left and unfortunately 5 died during the voyage from illness or accident. During the time in Galapagos there were approximately 65 crew on board.Occasionally numbers on board would increase as Captain Fitzroy was committed to transporting stranded or shipwrecked sailors. Even animals were known to wander the decks, including the Galapagos giant tortoises! More unusual passengers on board the Beagle included Fuegia Basket and Jemmy Button (or Orundellico) who were both taken from their homes in Tierra del Fuego all the way back to England. Here they were taught English, Christianity and agriculture, amongst other things. Both eventually returned to their homes and settled back to their previous lives.
Read on and find out more about the crew members of The Beagle.
Would you have what it takes to live on board and sail the high seas?
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Name: Vice-Admiral Robert FitzroyJob title: Ship’s CaptainJob description: Ensure the safe operation of the Beagle in sometimes treacherous watersNavigate the Beagle using charts and maps
Inspect and maintain all on-board equipmentInvestigate any damage to the Beagle or injuries of any crew memberInterview and hire crew membersResponsible for all purchases, including food, supplies and equipment
Explain and monitor the crew member’s jobs on board the vesselCharacter: Fair and law abiding
Calm in emergencies, including being shot at from other shipsBe prepared for long periods of time away from homeExcellent man-management skills for drunken, violent and insolent crew-membersHighly organised and a good eye for detail
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Name: Robert McCormickJob title: Ship’s Surgeon
Job description:Responsible for the health of all crew on board the BeagleDiagnosis and treatment of disease and illness, including fever such as MalariaVisiting patients regularly and keep accurate records of care
Keeping medical areas clean and free from blood and body bitsCharacter: Calm and caring personality
Quick minded and able to make a fast diagnosisHave a strong stomach during difficult treatments such as amputationAbility to treat patients during severe seas whilst being thrown around the cabinA steady surgical hand
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Name:
Syms
CovingtonJob title: Fiddler and boy to the poop cabinJob description:
Servant boy and assistant to Mr Darwin
Assist in collection and preservation of specimens
Shoot and collect vertebrates for Mr Darwin (he prefers studying to shooting!)
Join Mr Darwin on shore excursions and set up a camp for the night away from nosey iguanas and erupting volcanoes
Secretarial duties
Assisting Mr Darwin when he has terrible bouts of sea-sickness
Character:
Quick to learn. You will need to be able to pickle an octopus and squeeze a giant tortoise into a crate without a fuss
Good survival skills in the great outdoors where water supply is non-existent. Mr Darwin is your responsibility on land based trips
Caring personality. You will need to assist Mr Darwin during his terrible bouts of sea-sickness
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Name:
John Wickham
Job title: First Officer (or Chief Mate)Job description:Responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the Beagle
Train the crew in safety, firefighting and other disasters that may occur
Act as ‘Sea Watch’ to safely navigate the ship
Understand the construction of the Beagle to help keep it seaworthy
Character:
Not argumentative. You are answerable to the Captain, whether you agree with him or not!
Patience to train and organise a big crew of unruly sailors
Excellent observation skills. As ‘Sea Watch’ you must be able to identify any dangers and also passing whales and other sea creatures to report to Mr DarwinSlide7
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Name:
Conrad Martens
Job title: Ship’s Artist Job description:Excellent landscape painter
Good eye for detail and accuracy
Experience of working under pressure with limited time
Good sense of balance. Have you tried painting on board a ship in rough seas?
Able to take orders from the Captain and First Officer for requirements
Character:
Imaginative and creative.
Non-judgemental. You may see things that surprise and shock you.
Sensitive to other crew members. Remember you may have to paint them in your pictures - Now, which is my best side? Slide8
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Name:
G. Phillips
Job title: Ship’s CookJob description: Preparation of food for all crew members
Good timing skills to meet the meal times on board
Maintain cleanliness of galley and all equipment, including clearing of rodents
Make sure all food is stored properly, including the roaming tortoises in the ship’s hold
Remove excessive amounts of weevils (beetles) from food sources
Imaginative cooking skills. You may need to make tortoise soup or tropical bird stew
Character:
Highly organised and efficient. You have 74 strong, hearty men to feed
A sense of humour. You may need to see the funny side of balancing boiling pots and pans during stormy seas
A good imagination. How many meals can you make from a giant tortoise?Slide9
Using the criteria from the previous slides, design your own job and character description for Charles Darwin and his work on board the Beagle. You can find more information about him here - Darwin
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