William Bligh was a British Royal Navy officer whose career was marked by extraordinary events. He is famously known for his command during the mutiny on HMS Bounty, after which he and his loyal men undertook a remarkable voyage to Timor after being set adrift. Later, as Governor of New South Wales, he attempted to reform the corrupt rum trade, leading to the Rum Rebellion. His life reflects a dramatic intersection of naval exploration and colonial administration.
Captain William Bligh recorded the most famous mutiny in sea history when a group of his men forced him from his ship and cast him adrift into the sea. Sail with Captian Bligh, on the Bounty, and then follow his incredible quest for survival when cast adrift.
A trip across the Pacific turns into a life or death scenario when the crew of the HMS Bounty stages a revolt against their commander. The Bounty Mutiny tells the controversial story of the mutineers and the acting lieutenant who sparked a movement. Commanding Lieutenant William Bligh was instructed to use the HMS Bounty to transport breadfruit plants to the West Indies. He worked alongside skilled colleague Fletcher Christian, who was selected to be acting lieutenant. During their time at sea, the crew experienced many challenges with complaints of abuse and tyranny at the hands of Bligh. This eventually leads to a mutiny, in which Christian and the crew take control of the vessel. This harrowing tale is one of the most adapted events of all-time. Over the past century, it has been interpretated across multiple mediums including five feature films starring George Cross, Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando and Anthony Hopkins. It's an enduring story that continues to fascinate and provoke the masses. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Bounty Mutiny is both modern and readable.