Appointed Quote by William Bligh

The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargements…

— William Bligh

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of…

— William Bligh

This was the first day of our beginning to take up plants: we had much pleasure in collecting them for the natives offered their…

— William Bligh

Adventure Bay is a convenient and safe place for any number of ships to take in wood and water during the summer months: but…

— William Bligh

Our plants had now increased to 252: as they were all kept on shore at the tent I augmented the guard there, though from…

— William Bligh

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

— William Bligh

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

— William Bligh

The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too…

— William Bligh

Very good wine was bought at ten pounds per pipe, the contract price; but the superior quality was fifteen pounds; and some of this…

— William Bligh

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

— William Bligh

On the night of the 1st of September we observed for the first time signs of the natives being in the neighbourhood. Fires were…

— William Bligh

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

— William Bligh