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How British Mutineers Colonized Pitcairn Islands?

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How British Mutineers Colonized Pitcairn Islands? The Mutiny of HMS Bounty is a historical event that occurred in 1789 when a group of mutineers, led by Fletcher Christian, overthrew their commanding officer, Captain William Bligh, on the Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty. This event has become legendary due to its dramatic nature and the subsequent trials and tribulations of the mutineers. The HMS Bounty was originally sent on a mission to transport breadfruit plants from Tahiti to the West Indies, where they were to be used to feed slaves. However, tensions on board grew as the crew endured a long, arduous journey and Bligh s harsh treatment of his subordinates. Eventually, Christian and his followers rebelled, taking control of the ship and casting Bligh and some of his loyal crew adrift in a small boat. The mutineers settled on Pitcairn Island, where they attempted to establish a new society. However, their idyllic existence was short-lived as infighting and disease took their toll. Eventually, the mutineers were discovered and brought to justice, but the legacy of the mutiny has endured, inspiring countless books, films, and other works of art. ♦Consider supporting the Channel : https://www.patreon.com/Knowledgia ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound ♦Script & Research : Skylar J. Gordon #History #Documentary

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