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Line 1: − '''HMS Bounty''' was made famous for the [[mutiny]] that occurred on board.+ − The mission of this 19th century [[England|British]] [[Navy]] [[ship]] was to acquire [[breadfruit]] trees from [[Tahiti]]. − Although this was done, the Bounty's extended stay in Tahiti and the claims of tyranny by the Captain, Captain [[William Bligh]], led to a desire on the part of First Mate Fletcher Christian and many of the crewmen to remain in Tahiti. This desire led to the mutiny. Knowing that they could not escape the whole of the British navy, the mutineers eventually settled on [[Pitcairn Island]]. Their descendants live on the island to this day. Some descendants moved on to nearby Norfolk Island, a former [[England|British]] penal colony. − ==Beginnings== − The ''Bounty'' began her life as the ''Bethia'', a collier which was built in Hull, England in 1784. She was engaged in the Baltic trade, and had at least three captains before she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1787 for the purpose of transplanting the breadfruit plant from the island of Tahiti to [[Jamaica]]. − ==Conversion by the Royal Navy==+ − Renamed ''Bounty'' by the Royal Navy, the ship was refitted to the standards of an armed naval transport, including the armament of four 4-pounder cannons and ten 1/2-pounder swivel guns. The man assigned to command her was Lieutenant William Bligh, who took charge of the conversion and shortened her masts and lightened her ballast amongst other things. Her entire aft cabin was converted into a Greenhouse in order to effectively transport the breadfruit.+ − The ''Bounty'' carried 46 men altogether, which also included naval Master John Fryer and also Fletcher Christian, a personal friend of Bligh’s. There was also a botanist from [[Kew Gardens]], David Nelson, who was given the special task of taking care of the breadfruit when they arrived at Tahiti.+ − ==Outward Voyage== − After numerous delays, the ''Bounty'' departed England on December 23rd, 1987. After battling severe storms she stopped at the island of [[Tenerife]] in the [[Azores]] from January 6th, 1788 until January 11th, 1788 before continuing on. The ''Bounty'' tried to enter the [[Pacific]] via [[Cape Horn]], on the southern tip of [[South America]] between March 28th and April 22nd, 1788 but terrible weather drove her back, and the ship turned and headed for the [[Cape of Good Hope]] where it arrived on May 24th, 1788 and damages were repaired. The ''Bounty'' departed there on July 1st, 1788 and crossed the Indian Ocean, stopping briefly in Adventure Bay in [[Tasmania]] between August 21st, 1788 and September 4th, 1788 in order to resupply. Taking a southerly route from there, the ''Bounty'' passed well south of [[New Zealand]], and discovered the remote Bounty Islands on September 19th. The ''Bounty'' finally arrived in Tahiti on October 26th, 1788. On the outward voyage, only one man died as a result of an illness. − ==At Tahiti==+ − During the time at Tahiti, the crew of the ''Bounty'' were subjected to the hospitality of the people of the island. Unfortunately, there were some unfortunate incidents during the long visit. The ships surgeon, who in many accounts was a drunkard, died on December 9th, 1788. On January 5th, 1789, three men deserted, and were not caught again until over two weeks later. Despite the death penalty for deserters, Bligh merely had them flogged then returned them to duty. − ==Mutiny==+ − After filling the ship with supplies and breadfruit, Bligh turned the ''Bounty'' towards home and departed Tahiti on April 4th, 1789 heading towards [[Indonesia]]. The ship stopped at several islands on the way, but on the island of [[Nomuka]] (which is part of present-day [[Tonga]]) there were thefts and misunderstandings, resulting in a major falling-out with the locals. In the early morning of April 28th, 1789, several of the crew, headed by Fletcher Christian (who was now more or less Bligh’s second-in-command) and Charles Churchill (the ships Master-at-Arms) seized the ship and set Bligh and 18 loyal crew (including the Master, John Fryer, and David Nelson the expeditions botanist) adrift in the 23-foot ships launch (Bligh managed to navigate the launch and the crew safely to the island of Timor, with the loss of only one man to hostile Tongans). The remaining mutineers and loyalists remained on the ''Bounty'', which turned and headed back towards Tahiti.+ − ==The Tubuai Settlement==+ − After setting Bligh and his crew adrift, the mutineers took the ''Bounty'' to the island of [[Tubuai]], where, despite a hostile welcome, it was decided to settle there. They sailed the ''Bounty'' to Tahiti for women, men and supplies, then headed back to Tubuai where they attempted to settle. Between June 23rd and September 17th, 1789, the crew of the ''Bounty'' tried to settle on the generally hostile island and even managed to build a fort before the project was abandoned. On returning to Tahiti, the crew were divided. 16 men (Churchill among them) stayed on Tahiti, while the remaining 9 (which included Christian) set sail with 6 Polynesian men and 12 Polynesian women (and one baby girl) in order to find a permanent home. To add to the crimes of the mutineers, some of the Polynesians were abducted. − ==Searching for a home==+ − Between October 22nd, 1789 and January 15th, 1790, the ''Bounty'' went on a months-long Odyssey around the Pacific, and was possibly the first European ship to stop at the island of [[Rarotonga]]. Finding no uninhabited island that had fresh water, the ''Bounty'' eventually went in search of the previously elusive Pitcairn Island. − ==The End of the Bounty==+ − The ''Bounty'' reached Pitcairn Island on January 15th, 1790, and finding the island abundant in water and natural resources, as well as uninhabited, they decided to dismantle the ship and settle there. The unloading was mostly complete when seaman Matthew Quintal, on discovering that some of the men were talking about possibly sailing back to England, set fire to the ship, destroying all chances of departing the island on the ''Bounty''. The ''Bounty'' burned in shallow water and was soon destroyed by the waves. − ==The Wreck==+ − The remains of the ''Bounty'' has been the subject of salvage since she was destroyed. Despite the erroneous claims of [[National Geographic]] writer Luis Marden, the ''Bounty'' wreck had been the focus of salvage for a long time before he arrived on Pitcairn in 1957. He was, however, the first person to dive on the wreck with an aqua-lung. − Many arefacts have been recovered from the Bounty. These includes an anchor (now on Pitcairn Island, mounted in the Main Square), all four 4-pounders cannons (2 on Pitcairn Island, one on Norfolk Island and one missing), and the ships rudder (now in a museum in Suva, Fiji).+ − ==Replicas==+ − Two replicas of HMS Bounty exist. One was built for the 1962 film ''Mutiny on the Bounty''<ref>[http://www.tallshipbounty.org/ Webpage of HMS Bounty Organization]</ref> and the second for the 1984 film ''The Bounty''<ref>[http://www.thesquarerigger.com/bounty.html Webpage of H.M.A.V. Bounty]</ref>. For the 1935 MGM movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” a schooner called the Lily was converted into the appearance the original Bounty.+ − ==References==+ − <references/>+ − == External links ==+ − *http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/hms_bounty.htm+ − + − − *http://www.government.pn/ − *http://www.fatefulvoyage.com/ − *http://www.winthrop.dk/bounty/lily.html − {{DEFAULTSORT: Bounty, HMS}}+ − [[Category:Ships]]+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Brian and his nemesis: a troll story
KARAJOU AND HIS NEMESIS: A TROLL STORY
Intro:
Brian Macdonald, aka Karajou, was challenged by his long-time nemesis, “He who can’t be blocked”, to a duel. Three times the challenge was posted and three times it was deleted by Brian’s acolytes. But one day, Fat Brian reacted and posted a message, which in turn was followed by the best example of what happens when one breaks that golden wiki rule: DON’T FEED THE TROLL.
Behold Brian Macdonald’s dense stupidity:
''Fight at 226 N. Thompson Lane in the Boro...and this time it's at October 24th, 2011. Two days ago it was the 20th. Last week it was the 17th. Message to the troll: quit working for KMart! Karajou 17:01, 19 October 2011 (EDT) ''
***
I had to change the date obviously because you kept hiding from me. The first time, behind Schlafly. The second time, behind a woman. The last time, behind (of all people, my god) that man of dubious sexuality, Ken Demyer.
The duel is still going, koward.
October 24th, 2011
12 A.M.
226 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro (behind Comfort Suites).
RULES: NO KNIVES, NO GUNS, NO CLOTHES
Just you and I, Karapussy. Bare hands.
--ConradV
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Behold a man's cowardice. Three challenges, none answered. Scared shittless, Brian "Karaturd" Macdonald simply ran for his life. The first challenge scared him. The second was blissfully removed by Ken DeGayer. The third challenge was apparently accepted by my nemesis. But oh the human nature! What a coward. What a pussy.
But the time will come, Brian. Just wait.
Meanwhile, a tribute to your cowardice: *Goatse image*
*http://www.bountygenealogy.com/
--Bravestarr Oct 27
*http://www.tallshipbounty.org/
''Update...Mr. Nemesis ran instead; couldn't pay his hotel bill. Talking tough isn't doing much for him, and I certainly don't heed the commands of some idiotic warmongering liberal who thinks I can drop everything and come to him. Karajou 01:44, 28 October 2011 (EDT) Oh, I forgot to mention one obvious point of fact here...Mr. Nemesis was never in town in the first place. Karajou 12:07, 2 November 2011 (EDT) ''
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WHY IS BRIAN "KARAFAT" MACDONALD HIDING FROM ME? WE KNOW HE'S A COWARD, BUT HONESTLY, I JUST WANT TO HURT HIM, NOT KILL HIM. SO BRIAN, DON'T BE AFRAID. COME OUT OF YOUR HOLE AND CONFRONT ME. DON'T BE A KOWARD; BE A MAN. BE A MAN AND AT LEAST YOU'LL HAVE SOME DIGNITY LEFT. YOU CAN'T HIDE FOREVER. YOU ARE FAT AND THE SMALLEST MOVEMENT MAKE YOU SWEAT. IT'S EASIER IF YOU ASSUME YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. AND STOP WRITING LIES. LIES WON'T HELP YOU.
--Tafarak nov 9 11:00
'' So where's the proof Mr. Nemesis were ever in town at all? What's the hotel name? What's the room number? How about the sequence number on the bill...if there is bill at all. To me, all Mr. Nemesis will ever be is a little girly-man hiding behind a proxy. He's nothing. Karajou 11:20, 9 November 2011 (EST) ''
Typical of a coward and a liar. I don't have to prove anything to you, Macdonald's. I set the time, date and place and you didn't show up. HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THAT??? EXPLAIN THAT TO THIS COMMUNITY... IF YOU CAN. - WBull Nov 9 19:53
And stop crashing the server everytime youre angry. WBull Nov 9 19:54
''It's already explained, Mr. Nemesis, you were never there at all. Period. Now try explaining otherwise to this community, girly-man. Karajou 00:16, 10 November 2011 (EST) ''
Funny, how you try to divert attention from your ignoble fear of duelling me, you despicable coward. You disgust me. This "conversation" ends now; you could off yourself, as I recommended months ago. –Mendizabal 12 november, 14:31
''I see the girly-man Mr. Nemesis is still whining. Poor wittle baby. I bet he's going to fish another address out of Google Maps and demand I "meet" him there. Karajou 21:06, 12 November 2011 (EST) ''
And I bet you'll never show up, punk. --Voxpopuli 16:58, 13 November 2011 (EST)
''No, Mr. Nemesis girly-man, it is going to be exactly like a few weeks ago: you won't show up. So go crawl back under your rock. Karajou 20:54, 13 November 2011 (EST) ''
After five years mutilating facts here at Conservapedia, do you really think you have any credibility left under those rolls of fat and Ragu? Well well... I've got news for you, my morbidly obese nemesis. Three times I set a date and a place, and you simply decided it was easier and safer not to present yourself, punk.
Now, I consider this exchange finished. Period. – Demig0d nov 14 17:26
''No, Mr. Girly-man, it is you who never showed up, and both you and I know it. You just typed in an address you picked up from Google. You never bothered to prove your presence beyond a silly "I wuz there" rant. As for the so-called dates, well, you're on record here as to changing the second "meeting" from the 20th to the 24th...and you changed that particular date on the 19th. Did you have to meet your therapist in Baltimore? Karajou nov 14 18:15''
'' It seems the only thing you can do is petty harassment. Yes, this conversation is done, because the bottom line is the fact - and it is a fact - that you're nothing. Your rock awaits you. Karajou 18:15, 14 November 2011 (EST) ''
Yes, Karapig. Yes, yes, yes!
Actually, this conversation will be over when I say so, punk, because your sysop "powers" can't touch me. How many times have you blocked me, or your fellow conservapedos? Dozens, hundreds. Yet, here I AM! INVINCIBLE!!!1 Tomorrow I will come back! What a puny and pathetic creature you are.
It is you who's always hiding: behind a false name. It is you the only coward here. Until our next meeting, punk. –PPerez 16 nov
''Still petty harassment, and still stuck on stupid. You already lied about being in my town, so I'm going to assume you lied when you said you can take me down in a duel; I don't think you can take down a gnat, let alone me. And with your over-use of the word "punk"...did you just get through watching Dirty Harry with your therapist? Does Santiago Rodriguez mean anything to you? Karajou 00:12, 17 November 2011 (EST) ''
So, everybody’s going to believe you just because? *sigh*
But you’ve got a point there: it would be really difficult to take you down, as I’d need a crane and some training as crane-driver. However, coward, don’t assume you’re immobile because of your morbid weight. My strategy would be to taunt you with large quantities of candy, pork ribs, pancakes, chicken pot pies and that sort of garbage animals like you devour voraciously every day. I’d be careful not to slip on your dripping saliva, though.
Then I’d beat the crap out of you. Brains over brawn, punk. --20:20, 17 November 2011
Cat got your tongue, my voluminous nemesis? Some of your acolytes recommended you to remain silent? Or is it fear? To show you how merciful I am, I'll give you the chance: you set the date and place for our duel. Prove yourself, if you can.
I challenge you to challenge me, Karagay . – 28 nov 2011
Cat got your tongue, my voluminous nemesis? Some of your acolytes recommended you to remain silent? Or is it fear? To show you how merciful I am, I'll give you the chance: you set the date and place for our duel. Prove yourself, f you can. – 11 dec 2011
''Since Mr. Nemesis is still stuck on stupid, and still stuck on wanting a petty little duel, then I'll give in to his demand. Since he wants me to name time and place, then fine: 302 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, high noon, 13 December. And I'll be right there waiting. Karajou 03:06, 12 December 2011 (EST) ''
Well well my deceitful, porky nemesis... you never showed up! And this time it was YOU, you, the great coward of ample proportions, who challenged ME! HA HA HA! I'm glad the world can see the fear under those flabby rolls of disgusting fat.
Farewell, roly poly! - 15 december
''Update: the "nemesis" clown was again talking out of his rump, as usual. Again he was a no-show, and this is confirmed by the image which I took of 302 Church, Murfreesboro, at noon, 13 December. And from his erased rant, I could tell he was never in town at all, as he would have clearly named - and complained of - the title on the front of that building: Murfreesboro Police Department, and if "nemesis" does show up in town for anything remotely illegal, he's going to be dragged inside it. He can call up police dispatch at 615-893-1311 and talk to Lt. Goodloe for confirmation. Karajou 01:25, 16 December 2011 (EST) ''
CHECKMATE
Ohohoho what a "clever scheme", roly poly. Does that mean that you win? Surely not, my heavy friend, and I will show you and the world why. Let me put an end to this, as I told you weeks ago: it is I who would end this, not you. You can't.
For God's sake, Brian, even Ed Poop would have noticed it, one of the basic rules of wikis: DON'T FEED THE TROLL. Yet, you monumental idiot, you have been so thick, so densely stupid, that you just kept doing exactly what I wanted you to do.
You see, Karadull, I win. And don't even think that I am so deceitful because I am a liberal. That would be as wrong as you pathetic life. I win because you were born to lose. You are a loser, though you win the prize for imbecility.
Farewell, punk, farewell!!!1 -- December 26, 2011, 11:44