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RealVenom_ t1_j78tb6p wrote

Reply to comment by feochampas in Caribbean breadfruit traced back to Capt. Bligh's 1791-93 journey by Culturedecanted

I think it's more a point of he was a hard but fair leader. Half the ship left with him during the mutiny, almost certain death, but they went with him anyway. Needless to say he somehow managed to overcome those ridiculous odds.

The rebellion was in the face of wild corruption, the "hiding under the bed" thing was very much a myth, there is no actual proof of that. It was likely a story made up in the moment to destroy his reputation, but nothing about his character and experiences hints that he would have done that.

It was hard times back then, he was a loyal servant to the motherland and didn't compromise his ethics throughout his storied career. Gotta respect that.

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infpTrojan t1_j793ngp wrote

Bligh’s journey after the mutiny is one of those incredible stories that’s almost impossible to believe. The Siege of Antioch during the First Crusade is another.

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sharksnut t1_j7949ua wrote

Or Shackleton to South Georgia

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infpTrojan t1_j7ahxr0 wrote

That too. Absolutely. I still want to go to South Georgia someday and see the museum and his grave there.

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zootayman t1_j7dx1rd wrote

his taking a small open boat after the mutiny all that distance to Batavia was one of the most epic achievements of seamanship

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