Historical Events tagged with "tahitians"
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Arrival of Pitcairn Islanders at Norfolk Island
In 1856, a group of 194 Pitcairn Islanders, descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers, arrived at Norfolk Island, marking the start of its Third Settlement. Their relocation was prompted by increasing population and resource limitations on Pitcairn Island, originally settled after the scandalous mutiny. The transition aimed to give these islanders a chance for better opportunities, as they carried with them a distinctive culture arising from a unique blend of Tahitian and European influences. Their arrival brought a significant demographic change to Norfolk Island.
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