Statement of service [manuscript]. 1839.

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Statement of service [manuscript]. 1839.

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A statement of service of John Fryer, Master of the H.M.S. Bounty at the time of the mutiny, reputed to be written by one of his children. Dated Wells, Norfolk, 17 January 1839, giving in effect a full curriculum vitae of Fryer and commenting on Captain Bligh's harsh behaviour on the launch when cast adrift by the mutineers.

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Fryer, John, 1752 or 1753-1817

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John Fryer was one of those cast adrift in the launch with William Bligh following the mutiny on the H.M.S. bounty. Fryer and Bligh were on poor terms because of the promotion of Fletcher Christian - in rank Fryer's subordinate, to the position of second in command of the vessel. From the description of Statement of service [manuscript]. 1839. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225632615 ...

Bligh, William, 1754-1817

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Epithet: Captain; of Add MS 31865 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000126.0x00033e Bligh was an officer of the British Royal Navy and colonial administrator. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred against his command aboard HMAV Bounty. After the Bounty mutiny he became Governor of New South Wales. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1958. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record...

Bounty (Ship)

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