Darwin's ship's berth is a heritage site. May 11, 2020 1:44:55 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Swampy on May 11, 2020 1:44:55 GMT -5 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.Darwin's ship is important, but not the dock.