HMS Bounty

HMS Bounty was a British Royal Navy ship built in 1787, famous for a 1789 mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The mutiny occurred due to harsh discipline and poor treatment, leading the crew to seize control and set Bligh and loyal crew members adrift in open boats. The Bounty was eventually abandoned in Tahiti, where it became part of local history. The event has been widely popularized through books and films, symbolizing rebellion and leadership. Today, replicas and artifacts of the Bounty serve as historical lessons and maritime heritage displays.