According to a BBC report, the remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance.
- The submerged mud berth on the River Roach in Rochford, Essex, will now be protected against unauthorised change.
- The ship, launched in 1820, allowed Darwin to make observations that led to his theory of natural selection.
“We are glad to see this site in a quiet corner of Essex given national protection,” said...
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