You may be familiar with the famous book, Mutiny on the Bounty, and its infamous captain, William Bligh.

In 1787 at age 33, Captain Bligh was given command of "The Bounty," a three-year-old merchant ship. The Bounty set sail on December 23, 1787.

In April, 1789 the famous mutiny took place, led by Bligh's one-time friend, Fletcher Christian.