HMAV Bounty
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| Launched | 1784 |
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| Length | 28 m |
| Sail plan | Full rigged ship |
| Place built | Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom |
| Owners | Royal Navy |
| Did you know | It was hoped that breadfruit could become a cheap source of food for slaves. |
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| ID | 1248918 |
About HMAV Bounty
HMS Bounty, also known as HM Armed Vessel Bounty, was a small merchant vessel that the Royal Navy purchased for a botanical mission. The ship was sent to the Pacific Ocean under the command of William Bligh to acquire breadfruit plants and transport them to British possessions in the West Indies.
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