Bligh of the Bounty; a Reappraisal by Chris Knox

For the penultimate lecture of our winter series on Wednesday 9th March 2022, Chris Knox will examine William Bligh's career and review the mutiny on the Bounty.

Chris will be examine Bligh's abilities as a seaman, navigator and cartographer, seeking to counter his reputation as a cruel tyrant. The talk will consider the events that led up to the mutiny, the epic boat voyage to East Timor and, briefly, Bligh's subsequent very successful career. Chris' talk will emphasise Bligh's faults as well as his great talents.

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The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you have reserved a table for supper it will be reserved in the booking name in the River Room. All rooms will be well-ventilated with the CO2 monitored and recorded each week. Do remember to bring layers to keep warm as windows will be open.
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Members should reserve seats and order suppers no later than Friday 4th February, along with any dietary requirements. If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.

Please note: any supper cancellations after Friday 4th March will payable/non-refundable.