I saw the movie The Bounty (1984) and have a question about the true story.

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

To me, it was a perfect trifecta of terribleness. I think the court was right to pardon Bligh, but I'm not sure he was cut out for the job. But it was a really tough job. Tougher than most, and complicated by a long, long time on Tahiti.

One cannot underestimate the role of hormones in this matter.

[1insider]

Originally Posted by Moth

I saw a GlobeTrekker episode on Pitcairn. Interesting place and snorkeling to see what is left of the Bounty would be cool. But it looks like 2 maybe 3 days is all you need.

There is part of the Bounty's rudder on display in the Fiji museum in Suva or at least there was in the 80s. Off topic but quite an interesting museum with it's collection of war clubs and cannibal dishes made of human skulls. There is a display of a bowl and wooden forks that has an placard that reads something to the effect of "Actual forks used to eat Missionary Baker".

[madison999]

Originally Posted by madison999

Was Bligh the only one who didn't accept any loving from the island girls, if that part was true about him refusing the girl?

Anyone?

[msgsing]

I’ve never seen any evidence. To do so Bligh would have compromised his authority to the men he commanded. Seems he had an amazing amount of self control. Lesser mortals would have failed.