Historical Events tagged with "pitcairn island"
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Exploration & Discovery
Discovery of Pitcairn Island by Robert Pitcairn
July 3rd, 1767 257 years ago
Midshipman Robert Pitcairn, aboard the HMS Swallow, discovered Pitcairn Island during an expedition commanded by Philip Carteret. The island, part of the remote Pacific Ocean, was found while searching for the legendary Terra Australis. Pitcairn's keen observation led to this significant finding, which would later become known for its connections to the Mutiny on the Bounty.
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