Events tagged with "hms bounty"

Historical Events tagged with "hms bounty"

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Military & Warfare

Survivors Reach Timor after Bounty Mutiny

June 14th, 1789 235 years ago

After the mutiny on HMS Bounty, Captain William Bligh and 18 other survivors embarked on a perilous journey in an open boat covering nearly 7,400 kilometers to reach the island of Timor. This remarkable voyage lasted for over a month and showcased Bligh's leadership and navigation skills, despite the challenging conditions at sea and the scarcity of provisions.