William Bligh And The Mutiny On HMAV Bounty PO Coles SRLC 10/12 William Bligh And The Mutiny On HMAV Bounty

The Scene Mutiny on the Bounty, is the intriguing true tale on the high seas where Christian Fletcher’s insubordination and revolt against the Commanding Officer Lt. William Bligh on His Majesty’s Armed Vessel (HMAV) Bounty takes place. The ship’s ill fate begins on departure, on it’s maiden voyage to Tahiti. The scene is set with a demoralised crew suffering under a reign of fear. In which oppression builds, until courage is found in both parties and mutiny takes place. This exciting story has inspired several novels, comics and films to date.

Aim To build upon your individual understanding of HMAV Bounty’s mission, crew, travel, story and historical knowledge. Endeavour to add depth of ‘Naval Ethos’, applying aspects of ‘Command and Leadership’.

Objectives Provide illustrations of HMAV Bounty within the time lime. Describe the mission, locations, and historical events which occurred. Present brief knowledge of the vessel. Identify two leaders with different leadership values. Allow you to individually conclude your own opinions of the crews behaviour. Apply leadership models.

Mission History and Route Progression Timeline Ship and Mission Mission History and Route The Crew Leadership Models The Ship Ship Design The Ships Mission Commanding Officers Phases

Timeline NAVY ROYAL TO ROYAL NAVY 1509-1660 RISE OF THE ROYAL NAVY 1660-1815 Quadruple Alliance 1718-1720 Mary Rose 1511 Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596 Spanish Armada 1588 Robert Blake 1599-1657 Samuel Pepys 1633-1703 Spirit of the Sovereign 1638 Santa Cruz 1657 Battle of Cape Possaro 1718 Spanish expelled from Scilly 1719 Admiral Lord George Rodney 1719-1792 Siege of Gibraltar 1727-1728 RISE OF THE ROYAL NAVY 1660-1815 7 Year War 1756-1763 Prussia France Russia The mission was to sail to the West Indies, to Capt James Cook 1728-1779 (Murdered in Hawaii) Samuel Wallis Discovered Tahiti Found cure for Scurvy 1728-1795 England declares war on Spain 1739 Porto Bello Captured Vice Admiral William Bligh 1754-1817 Britain declares war with French 1756 Horatio Nelson 1758-1805 Quiberon Bay 1759 Sir Edmund Hawke & Capt Keppel King George III 1763-1815 Circumnutated the World 1763-1766 Admiral Lord Cochrane 1775-1860

Timeline RISE OF THE ROYAL NAVY 1660-1815 American War of Independence Napoleonic Wars 1794 Battle of Lake Champlain 1776 HMS Victory 1778 Gibraltar (from French Armada) 1779-1782 Admiral George Rodney Battle of St Vincent 1780 Battle of the Saints 1782 Mutiny of the Bounty 1789 Glorious First 1794 Battle of Cape St Vincent & Battle of Camperdown 1797 Battle of the Nile 1798 Thomas Hardy Vice Admiral Hood Blockaded Brest 1798-1800 Battle of Copenhagen 1806 Thomas Hardy RISE OF THE ROYAL NAVY 1660-1815 MAINTAINING NAVAL SUPREMACY 1815-1914 The mission was to sail to the West Indies, to THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1939 Trafalgar 1801-1805 with Cuthbert Collingwood Sir Home Popham 1806 Seized Cape of Good Hope HMS Shannon 1806 Slavery 1807 War Between Britain and America 1813 Acre 1840 Admiral Sir John Fisher 1841-1920 HMS Warrior 1861 HMS Royal Sovereign 1892 HMS Dreadnaught 1906

Timeline - Key Events 23 Dec 1787 Bounty left Spithead for English Channel 26 Oct 1788 Bounty arrived in Tahiti 24 Apr 1789 Bounty sails from Tahiti Mutiny on the Bounty 1787 - 1791 11 months at sea 5½ months at Tahiti The mission was to sail to the West Indies, to 28 Apr 1789 Fletcher Christian left 14 crew adrift 23 Sep 1789 Mutineers Split up 01 Oct 1789 Bligh reaches Batavia 15 Jan 1790 Find Pitcairn 23 Jan 1790 HMAV Bounty is burnt down 14 Mar 1790 Bligh reaches England May 1791 12 crew sail away with HMS Pandora

HMAV Bounty Coastal Trader named Bethia purchased for £1950 (26 May 1787). Moved to Deptford, additional sails and masts fitted when Bligh requests. Bligh appointed 16 Aug 1787. 04 Nov 1787 Bounty arrives at Spithead. 24 Nov 1787 final instructions from Lord Hood. 28 Nov 1787 crew receives two months pay. A Coastal Trader named Bethia was refitted and rechristened HMAV Bounty

HMAV Bounty Construction Fore Mast Cargo Lid Main Mast A Coastal Trader named Bethia was refitted and rechristened HMAV Bounty Below Deck Bowsprit Mizzle Mast Stern Poop Rudder

HMAV Bounty Construction Main TopGallant StaySail Mizzen TopGallant StaySail Middle StaySail Mizzen TopMast StaySail Flying Jib Jib Main StaySail Jib Boom Mizzen TopSail Yard SpiritSail Bowsprit A Coastal Trader named Bethia was refitted and rechristened HMAV Bounty Main TopMast StaySail Spanker or Driver Mizzen StaySail

HMAV Bounty Construction 1982 Film Replica CGI Replica A Coastal Trader named Bethia was refitted and rechristened HMAV Bounty Wooden Model

HMAV Bounty’s Mission 5 May 1787: Lord Sydney writes to admiralty to collect Breadfruit tree seedlings from Tahiti. 9 May 1787: Admiralty instructs Naval board to purchase a vessel. Breadfruit is for the slaves in the West Indies. Provides a cheap source of food. The mission was to sail to the West Indies, to

William Bligh 09 Sep 1754 – 07 Dec 1817 (34 Years Old) Commanding Officer – Lt Publishes account and two novels on return to England Commands HMS Providence with assistance from HMS Assistance for the second breadfruit mission to the West Indies 1787 Returns to Royal Navy 16 August 1787 Commanding Lieutenant HM Armed Vessel Bounty 14 November 1790 Commander HM Brig-sloop Falcon 15 December 1790 Captain HMS Medea (for rank only) 16 April 1791 – 1793 HMS Providence Picture of notes from Bligh’s journal

Fletcher Christian 25 Sep 1764 – 20 Sep 1793 (24 Years Old) “Master’s Mate” Completion: “High dark swarthy complexion” Hair: “Blackish or very dark brown” Make: “Strong” Marks: “Star tatowed on the left breast. and tatowed on the backside, his knees.” “stands a little out and may be called a little bow legged He is subject to violent perspiration & particularly in His hands so that he soils any thing he handles.” Led the mutiny against Bligh Hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) Irrational behaviour The Masters Mate is a rank of a senior Petty Office (or in today’s navy Sub-Lieuenant). This is derived from “Master” which is a Warrant Officer (or Lieutenant in today’s Navy). The “Mate” has passed Midshipman navigating exams. Most of the crew wanted to return to Tahiti. Christian knew that returning to Tahiti would be the first place English vessels would search. There is no portrait or drawing extant of Fletcher Christian that was drawn from life. Bligh described Christian as "5 ft. 9 in. high [175.26 cm]. Dark Swarthy Complexion. Hair - Blackish or very dark brown. Make - Strong. A Star tattooed [sic] on his left Breast, and tattooed on the backside. His knees stand a little out and he may be called a little Bowlegged. He is subject to Violent perspiration, particularly in his hand, so that he Soils anything he handles

Crew - Structure CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Sr Wardroom Officers Jr Wardroom Standing Cockpit Mates CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Senior Petty Officers Petty Officers Junior PO’s & Killicks Able Bodied Seamen

Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 46 Men in Total 09 Higher Ranking Officers Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Fletcher Christian Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward William Eliphinstone Senior Petty Officers Petty Officers Junior PO’s & Killicks Able Bodied Seamen

Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 46 Men in Total 09 Higher Ranking Officers 22 Lower Ranking Officers Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Fletcher Christian Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward Midshipman William Eliphinstone Armourer Joseph Coleman John Hallett Thomas Haywood Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Clerk John Samuel Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Robert Tinkler Edward Young Master at Arms Charles Churchill Quarter Masters Peter Linkletter Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills John Norton Sailmaker Lawrence Lebogue Butcher Robert Lamb QM’s Mate George Simpson CO’s Servant John Smith Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Ships Cook Thomas Hall Gardner David Nelson Able Bodied Seamen

Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 46 men in total 09 Higher Ranking Officers 22 Lower Ranking Officers 16 Able Bodied Seamen Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Fletcher Christian Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward Midshipman William Eliphinstone Armourer Joseph Coleman John Hallett Thomas Haywood Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Clerk John Samuel Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Robert Tinkler Edward Young Master at Arms Charles Churchill Quarter Masters Peter Linkletter Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills John Norton Sailmaker Lawrence Lebogue Butcher Robert Lamb QM’s Mate George Simpson CO’s Servant John Smith Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Ships Cook Thomas Hall Gardner David Nelson Barber Richard Skinner Isaac Martin Mathew Quintal John Williams Able Bodied Seamen Cooks Assistant William Muspratt John Millward Alexander Smith Gardeners Assistant William Brown Thomas Burket Matthew Thompson James Valentine Thomas Ellision John Sumner William McCoy Michael Byrn

Mission History 23 Dec 1787 - Bounty left Spithead for the English Channel. 11 Mar 1788 - Quintal 24 lashes insolence to Fryer. 22 Apr 1788 - HMAV Bounty after 4 arduous weeks, changed sailing past the Cape of Good Hope, southern edge of Australia and New Zealand. 09 Oct 1788 - Valentine (AB) dies of Asthma complaint. 19 Oct 1788 - Brown & Mills – Grog stopped refusing to dance. Oct 26 1788 - Arriving Tahiti. Lt. Bligh lied to Tahiti chief; intention to complete the mission. Spending 5½ months transplanting seedlings (seasonal plant). Experiencing romantic and sexual relationships. 09 Dec 1788 - Dr Huggan dies of alcohol poisoning. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mission History All in Tahiti 04 Nov 1788 – A.Smith, 12 lashes (Tahiti) Gudgeon stolen on watch. 05 Dec 1788 – Thompson, 12 lashes, insolence. 27 Dec 1788 – Muspratt, 12 lashes, neglect of duty. 29 Dec 1788 – Lamb, 12 lashes, cleaver stolen. 06 Jan 1789 – Hayward, confined in irons, had watch when 3 men disserted 11 weeks. 24 Jan 1789 – Churchill 12 lashes, Muspratt 24 lashes, Milward 24 lashes. 30 Jan 1789 – Martin – 19 lashes, for striking Tahitian. 04 Feb 1789 – 2nd flogging for deserters 12, 24, 24 lashes. 02 Mar 1789 – Tahitian man flogged, stealing Perkins bedding. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mission Route With discretionary orders Lt. Bligh gave order to circumnavigate via Cape Horn in Winter Tahiti 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat. Cape Horn Cape of Good Hope

Mission Route HMAV stopped at Tenerife, Cape of Good Hope, and Adventure Bay to resupply to reach Tahiti. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 44 Men in Total 09 Higher Ranking Officers 22 Lower Ranking Officers 15 Able Bodied Seamen 02 Deaths Crew - Sailing CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Fletcher Christian Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward Midshipman William Eliphinstone Armourer Joseph Coleman John Hallett Thomas Haywood Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Clerk John Samuel Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Robert Tinkler Edward Young Master at Arms Charles Churchill Quarter Masters Peter Linkletter Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills John Norton Sailmaker Lawrence Lebogue Butcher Robert Lamb QM’s Mate George Simpson CO’s Servant John Smith Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Ships Cook Thomas Hall Gardner David Nelson Barber Richard Skinner Isaac Martin Mathew Quintal John Williams Able Bodied Seamen Cooks Assistant William Muspratt John Millward Alexander Smith Gardeners Assistant William Brown Thomas Burket Matthew Thompson James Valentine Thomas Ellision John Sumner William McCoy Michael Byrn

Mission History Apr 04 1789 – Sailed from Tahiti. Apr 28 1789 - Fletcher Christian led a mutiny sending 18 crew including Lt. Bligh adrift in the ships launch with enough supplies to reach a nearby island Torfoa. 02 May 1789 - Norton is killed by natives of Torfoa.

Crew - Mutiny CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 43 Men in Total 18 Head to Batavia 21 Mutineers 04 Detainees 03 Deaths Crew - Mutiny CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Fletcher Christian Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward Midshipman William Eliphinstone Armourer Joseph Coleman John Hallett Thomas Haywood Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Clerk John Samuel Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Robert Tinkler Edward Young Master at Arms Charles Churchill Quarter Masters Peter Linkletter Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills John Norton Sailmaker Lawrence Lebogue Butcher Robert Lamb QM’s Mate George Simpson CO’s Servant John Smith Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Ships Cook Thomas Hall Gardner David Nelson Barber Richard Skinner Isaac Martin Mathew Quintal John Williams Able Bodied Seamen Cooks Assistant William Muspratt John Millward Alexander Smith Gardeners Assistant William Brown Thomas Burket Matthew Thompson James Valentine Thomas Ellision John Sumner William McCoy Michael Byrn

Mission History Bligh believes it will take two years to be discovered, therefore navigates to Batavia. 14 Jun 1789 - they travel 3618 miles (5800 kilometres). 01 Jul 1789 - they buy 34 foot schooner at Coupang. 20 Jul 1789 - Nelson dies at Coupang. 20 Aug 1789 – Bligh & 17men sail for Batavia. 01 Oct 1789 – Bligh & crew arrive in Batavia. 01 Oct 1789 - Hall dies. Schooner sold. Bligh departs. 1789 - Eliphinstone and Linkletter die in Batavia. 1789 - Lamb and Ledward die heading to England with Bligh. 14 Mar 1790 – Bligh arrives in England. 2 days later reports mutiny.

Mission Route Men embark 3618 mile trip from Mutiny to Coupang, Timor instead of staying at Tofoa. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mission Route Purchasing a Schooner a further journey to Batavia was achieved. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mission Route 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Loyalist’s CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh 12 Arrive in England 04 Detainees 09 Deaths Loyalist’s CO Skipper Lt. William Bligh Master John Fryer Sr Wardroom Officers Surgeon Dr. Huggan Jr Wardroom Officers Boatswain William Cole Standing Officers Gunner William Peckover Carpenter William Purcell Master’s Mates Cockpit Mates Surgeon’s Mate Thomas Ledward Midshipman William Eliphinstone John Hallett Thomas Haywood Carpenters Mates Clerk John Samuel Senior Petty Officers Robert Tinkler Quarter Masters Peter Linkletter Petty Officers John Norton Sailmaker Lawrence Lebogue Butcher Robert Lamb QM’s Mate George Simpson CO’s Servant John Smith Junior PO’s & Killicks Ships Cook Thomas Hall Gardner David Nelson Able Bodied Seamen James Valentine

Mission History The mutineers took HMAV Bounty to Tubaui (island south of Tahiti), after scouting they returned to Tahiti for supplies. Jun 23 1789 - Returning to Tubaui they built ‘Fort George’ Aug 09 1789 – HMS Mercury fires guns passing fort, for attention – unable to get ashore they stop in Tahiti. 12 Sep 1789 - After 3 months and trouble with natives – they returned to Tahiti, 12 mutineers and 4 detainees stayed on Tahiti. 23 Sep 1789 - Fletcher and 8 men with Tahiti men and women sailed to Pitcairn island.

Mission Route 23 Sep 1789 – 16 men stayed on Tahiti, 9 men searched for a new home, which later became Pitcairn. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mutineer’s CO Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian 04 Detainees at Tahiti 12 Stay at Tahiti 9 Sail for Pitcarin Mutineer’s CO Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian Sr Wardroom Officers Jr Wardroom Officers Standing Officers Cockpit Mates Midshipman Armourer Joseph Coleman Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Edward Young Master at Arms Charles Churchill Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Barber Richard Skinner Isaac Martin Mathew Quintal John Williams Able Bodied Seamen Cooks Assistant William Muspratt John Millward Alexander Smith Gardeners Assistant William Brown Thomas Burket Matthew Thompson Thomas Ellision John Sumner William McCoy Michael Byrn

Mission History 12 mutineers and 4 detainees stayed on Tahiti; marrying, having children, creating a vocabulary and schools, assisting developing of the island. 11 Apr 1790 - Churchill murdered by Thompson. 13 Apr 1790 – Thompson murdered by Tahitian. 07 Nov 1790 - England Capt. Edwards dispatches on HMS Pandora to recover HMAV Bounty and put to trial Fletcher and mutineers. 23 Mar 1791 - The 12 crew were placed in irons within a fabricated jail onboard (Pandora’s Box) sailing from Tahiti May 1791 (2 years after mutiny). 29 Aug 1791 - HMS Pandora stopped searching for the Bounty, and struck a reef on the way home killing 34 crew and 4 mutineers. 12 Aug 1792 to 26 Oct 1792 – Court Marital in England 10men were trialled, the 4 detainees acquitted, 3 men pardoned, 3 men hung.

Mission Route HMS Pandora (24 gun post ship) made steady speed around ‘The Horn’. It sank on the outskirts of the Great Barrier Reef. 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mutineer’s - Tahiti 04 Detainees at Tahiti 12 Mutineers at Tahiti Sr Wardroom Officers Jr Wardroom Officers Standing Officers Cockpit Mates Midshipman Armourer Joseph Coleman Carpenters Mates Thomas McIntosh Senior Petty Officers George Stewart Peter Heywood Charles Norman Master at Arms Charles Churchill Boatswain Mate James Morrison Petty Officers Copper Hennery Hilbrant Junior PO’s & Killicks Barber Richard Skinner Able Bodied Seamen Cooks Assistant William Muspratt John Millward Thomas Burket Matthew Thompson Thomas Ellision John Sumner Michael Byrn

Mission History Passing through Fiji and the Cook islands. 15 Jan 1790 - The Bounty arrived at Pitcairn island, were they settled (being misplaced on the Royal Navy charts). The mutineers had children and established a colony. 23 Jan 1790 - HMAV Bounty is burned in Bounty Bay. 20 Sep 1793 - 5 of the 9 were massacred by Polynesian men after 2 had been put to death (wanting the same women). 1798 - McCoy died of suicide (drunk) after killing Tahitians responsible for massacre. 2 more die of natural causes leaving Adams as the sole survivor. 06 Feb 1808 - An American Whaler came Pitcairn (rediscovered).

Mission Route Incorrectly placed on all Royal Naval charts, Pitcairn was an ideal place, rediscovered 18 years later. HMAV sank in what is now known as Bounty Bay. Pitcairn Bounty Bay 23 Dec 1987 – Bounty commanded by Capt William Bligh left Spithead. 26 Oct 1788 – Bounty arrived to Tahiti after a difficult voyage. The crew spent a total of five months ashore, when it came to returning to England, some were contemplating staying. 28 Apr 1789 – Fletcher Christian lead a mutiny three weeks after sailing from Tahiti, in which he left Bligh and 18 other loyal crew members adrift in an open boat.

Mutineer’s - Pitcarin CO Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian 04 Detainees at Tahiti 21 Mutineers 12 Stay at Tahiti 9 Sail for Pitcarin Mutineer’s - Pitcarin CO Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian Sr Wardroom Officers Jr Wardroom Officers Standing Officers Cockpit Mates Midshipman Senior Petty Officers Edward Young Petty Officers Gunners Mate John Mills Junior PO’s & Killicks Isaac Martin Mathew Quintal John Williams Able Bodied Seamen Alexander Smith Gardeners Assistant William Brown William McCoy

HMAV Bounty’s Crew 14 men run before sailing / 46 men sail from England 2 men die in transit to Tahiti Mutiny (44men): Bligh and 21 men Fletcher and 21 men 1 man dies in conflict 18 men head to Batavia: 1 man dies by cannibals 1 man dies in transit to Batavia 2 men die in Batavia 2 men die in transit to England 12 men return to England 25 men head to Tahiti: 12 men + 4 detainees stay at Tahiti 9 men sail for Pitcairn 16 men at Tahiti: 2 men die in Tahiti 4 men die on HMS Pandora 3 AB’s are condemned to death and hung 3 Officers are pardoned 9 men at Pitcairn 5 die in massacre, 2 die naturally, 1 commits suicide 1 stays alive - Adams

HMAV Bounty’s Crew Of the 46 men which sailed: 11 men returned home, 2 later died on their next drafts in the sinking of HMS Penelope and HMS Swift. 4 detainees from Tahiti told there stories. 3 mutineers pardoned by the admiralty. Alexander Smith on Pitcairn island told various stories to other Naval Officers in he’s dying years. Bligh published an account and book – he became a hero. 2 years later Edward Christian (Fletchers brother) had Barney and Musspratt publish their minutes. Edward added an Appendix and Bligh lost he’s hero status. Bligh died in 1817 as an Admiral and the Governor of New South Wales.

Model - William Bligh Authority : Freedom to use power of command and enforce punishment to benefit mission outcome. Determined : Will not rest until the mission is completed. Accountable: Held accountable for mutiny and loss of command until, later pardoned. Coercive: Leads with fear, and induces compliance by punishment or torture. Expert: Showed exceptional skills navigated to Cougan without charts. Situational: Directive managing, not at all supportive. Does not match ‘connection’ based power, or ‘informational’ power due to the year. As a Lt, and he’s first command – he is not ‘legitimate’. He does not give ‘reward’, and he is not a ‘referent’ / liked leader. Bligh does not delegate, participate or support, he treats everyone aboard the ship with the same behaviour type: ‘telling’ them what to do. This is poor practice with committed and competent Officers, also poor with uncommitted AB’s.

Model - Fletcher Christian Authority : Unable to use authority under Bligh however demonstrated it in later events. Determined : Lacks determination. Accountable: Not accountable to he’s actions. Legitimate: Although a lower rank than Bligh, there are no references to the crew chatting about or laughing at him. Reward: Rewarded the men with shore time. Referent: Generally liked amongst he’s subordinates. Does not match ‘coercive’, he was seen as approachable. He too has no ‘connectional’ power and at no point shoes ‘expert’ knowledge – he was fortunate to find Pitcairn by mistake. He has no ‘information’ power. Fletcher failed to change he’s leadership styles whilst under Bligh’s command, this may be because of lacked opportunity. Fletcher showed cowardice for a long time, often disagreeing with Bligh yet not acting appropriate – this cowardice allowed severe lashings and almost death to a midshipman.

Summary A pictured timeline provided neighboured events around the mutiny on HMAV Bounty (1787). The ship sailed to Tahiti for breadfruit to transport for a cheap alternative for slaves within the West Indies. Key events such as the mutiny lead to three crews; under two leaders (chronologically ordered). Locations have been pointed out such as Spithead, Tahiti, Coupang, Batavia, and Pitcairn. HMAV Bounty, was originally a merchant ship bought for Bligh. A small transport ship with few guns, almost capsizing trying to navigate past ‘The Horn’ in winter months. Both Bligh and Fletcher do apply any form of situational leadership, yet there traits are completely opposite, both poor examples of leaders.

Any Questions? References: Maps - www.fatefulvoyage.com Maps - www.google.co.uk / Earth / Images / Maps DVD - Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) DVD - The Bounty (1984) DVD - History Channel – History of the Royal Navy Wooden Walls 1600-1805 Book - The Safeguard of the Sea (ISBN 0-140-29724-3) Book - The True Glory (ISBN 0-356-07915-5) Book – Patrick O’Brians Navy (ISBN 0-7624-1540-1) Timeline Base - www.royalnavy.mod.uk/history/ Information - www.wikipedia.org – HMS Bounty, Mutiny on the Bounty, HMS Pandora, HMS Mercury, Bligh. Information - www.wikipedia.org – Tahiti, Coupang, Great Barrier Reef, Breadfruit, Sloop, Ranks. Information - Pitcairn Islands Study Center & Museum (library.puc.edu/pitcaim/pitcaim/history.shtml) Information - http://majorityrights.com/index.php/weblog/comments/mutiny_on_the_bounty/