William Bligh Quotes

The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge.

On the 28th the ship's company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helen's, where we were obliged to anchor.

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.

To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader.

There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settlements.

All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds.