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2.Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Charles Darwin visit - 1836![]()
Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Territory of Australia, Indian Ocean
Charles Darwin visit to Cocos Islands 1st April 1836
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands have held a special place in the literature on coral atolls because they represent the only atoll that Charles Darwin visited, and they played a central role in the discussion of his theory of coral reef development.
On 1 April 1836, HMS Beagle under Captain Robert FitzRoy arrived to take soundings establishing the profile of the atoll as part of the survey expedition of the Beagle.
To the young naturalist Charles Darwin, who was on the ship, the results supported a theory he had developed of how atolls formed.
He studied the natural history of the islands and collected specimens. His assistant Syms Covington noted, "an Englishman and his family, with about sixty or seventy mulattos from the Cape of Good Hope, live on one of the islands.
Captain Ross, the governor, is now absent at the Cape."
Charles Darwin visit to Cocos Islands 1st April 1836
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands have held a special place in the literature on coral atolls because they represent the only atoll that Charles Darwin visited, and they played a central role in the discussion of his theory of coral reef development.
On 1 April 1836, HMS Beagle under Captain Robert FitzRoy arrived to take soundings establishing the profile of the atoll as part of the survey expedition of the Beagle.
To the young naturalist Charles Darwin, who was on the ship, the results supported a theory he had developed of how atolls formed.
He studied the natural history of the islands and collected specimens. His assistant Syms Covington noted, "an Englishman and his family, with about sixty or seventy mulattos from the Cape of Good Hope, live on one of the islands.
Captain Ross, the governor, is now absent at the Cape."
2. Local photographs end up as 2011 Cocos Stamp Collection
Australia Post recent "Cocos Boat Series" stamps were captured by local on-island photographer, Karen Willshaw | Cocos Barefoot Photography. Karen has been commissioned by Australia Post on several occasions to supply her images for Cocos stamp issues such as "Flora" and "Dugong with Batfish". For more information on Karen's photography, visit: http://www.karenwillshaw.com/
Australia Post Website
The remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands are dependent upon boats in their daily life and are also a haven for water-based activities. This stamp issue features four types of watercraft used around the islands.
Jukongs (60c) These Malay sailing boats are an end result of generations of Scottish and Malay adaptations. The bottom is broad and bears a keel of about 150mm. Larger jukongs are sailed at least once a year during Hari Raya festivals. Small boat ($1.20) Small boats are popular with the younger generation and are ideal for travelling across the lagoon or similar short trips.
Glass-bottom boat ($1.80) This Glass bottom-boat allows tourists to observe the unique marine life swimming beneath them.
Yacht ($3.00) Numerous yachts visit the islands each year, particularly those making around-the-world voyages. Direction Island is an ideal sanctuary.
Issue highlights
This is the first time a stamp pack has been produced for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands stamp issue.
This is the first time a stamp pack has been produced for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands stamp issue.
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