William Bligh

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Vice Admiral William Bligh was an officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator. A historic mutiny occurred during his command of HMS Bounty in 1789. Fifteen years after the Bounty mutiny, he was appointed Governor of New South Wales in Australia. (wiki)

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Sub-Antarctic Islands
Sub-Antarctic Islands
New Zealand
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The Bounty Islands - Discovered By Bligh In 1788 Whilst On His Way To Tahiti And Named After His Ship
Australian Convict Sites
Australian Convict Sites
Australia
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Lived At Government House, Parramatta Whilst Governor Of Nsw
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
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During His "Open Boat Voyage" To Timor After The Mutiny On The Bounty He Sailed Through Its Waters And Landed At Several Islands Including, From 28-31 May 1789, "Restoration Island" Which Was Named By Him
See Restoration-Island.Blogspot.Co.Uk