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The Voyage of the Beagle · Character

Mr. Stokes

Officer on HMS Beagle who assisted with surveys.

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First appearance: i st jago cape de verd islands

Mr. Stokes first appears in 0004 i st jago cape de verd islands.

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CFCaptain Fitz RoyMWMr. WaterhouseDJDr. J. HookerCCCaptain CookMBMr. BushbyMSMr. Stokes

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