The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargements and rendered it very secure against any attempt which is not made with considerable force.
On the 28th the ship's company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helen's, where we were obliged t… - William Bligh
On the 28th the ship's company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helen's, where we were obliged t…
- 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 the general conduct of the n… - 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 the general conduct of the n…
To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader. - William Bligh
To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader.
All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds. - William Bligh
All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds.
Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound. - William Bligh
Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.
There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settle… - 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 and Portuguese settle…
Adventure Bay is a convenient and safe place for any number of ships to take in wood and water during the summer months: but in the winter, when the … - 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 in the winter, when the …
The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, cons… - 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 much for her, cons…
In our passage from the Cape of Good Hope the winds were mostly from the westward with very boisterous weather: but one great advantage that this sea… - William Bligh
In our passage from the Cape of Good Hope the winds were mostly from the westward with very boisterous weather: but one great advantage that this sea…
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