Relative recreates Darwin voyage
The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin has set sail from Devon to recreate the journey which inspired his theory of evolution.
Darwin's original five-year voyage of discovery on HMS Beagle began in 1831 from Plymouth Sound.
Biologist and botanist Sarah Darwin, 44, will retrace her forefather's footsteps.
Ms Darwin said she had been looking forward to the journey for many months, not only to see many of the things which influenced her great-great-grandfather, but also to establish how relevant his findings are for the planet's future.
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Darwin's original five-year voyage of discovery on HMS Beagle began in 1831 from Plymouth Sound.
Biologist and botanist Sarah Darwin, 44, will retrace her forefather's footsteps.
Ms Darwin said she had been looking forward to the journey for many months, not only to see many of the things which influenced her great-great-grandfather, but also to establish how relevant his findings are for the planet's future.