In which year did HMS Beagle sail into Darwin Harbour?
1839
1859
1879
1901
Answer
HMS Beagle sailed into Darwin Harbour on 9 September 1839 during its survey of the area. The region was named "Port Darwin" by John Clements Wickham in honor of their former shipmate Charles Darwin.
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