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Vice Admiral, William Bligh, (1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator
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Vice Admiral, William Bligh, (1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator
3523008 Vice Admiral, William Bligh, (1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator.; (add.info.: Vice Admiral, William Bligh, (1754 - 1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator. A historic mutiny occurred during his command of HMS Bounty in 1789; Bligh and his loyal men made a remarkable voyage to Timor, after being set adrift in the Bounty's launch by the mutineers. Fifteen years after the Bounty mutiny, he was appointed Governor of New South Wales in Australia, with orders to clean up the corrupt rum trade of the New South Wales Corps. His activities resulted in the so-called Rum Rebellion, during which Bligh was again placed under arrest and deposed from his command); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Administrator Amred Forces Australia Australia British Empire Governor Hms Bounty Mutiny New South Wales Vice Admiral Australians Marines Maritime Force Naval Force Naval Infantry William Bligh
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This striking print captures the distinguished Vice Admiral William Bligh, a prominent figure in British naval history. Known for his role as an officer in the Royal Navy and as a colonial administrator, Bligh's legacy is marked by both triumphs and challenges.
One of the most infamous events associated with Bligh is the mutiny aboard HMS Bounty in 1789. Despite being set adrift by mutineers, Bligh displayed remarkable leadership and resilience, successfully navigating his loyal men to safety in Timor. This harrowing experience only added to his reputation as a skilled seaman.
In later years, Bligh was appointed Governor of New South Wales in Australia, where he faced corruption within the rum trade orchestrated by the New South Wales Corps. His efforts to combat this illicit activity led to the Rum Rebellion, during which he was once again met with opposition and ultimately deposed from his position.
Through all of these trials and tribulations, Vice Admiral William Bligh remained steadfast in his commitment to duty and honor. This print serves as a powerful reminder of his enduring legacy within the British Empire and naval history.
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