Fateful Voyage

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Revised 2010-02-27

Minutes & Appendix

Minutes of the Bounty Court-Martial, by Stephan Barney
with an Appendix, by Edward Christian


The Minutes

Introduction and Letter of Charge
John Fryer, Master of the Bounty
William Cole, Boatswain of the Bounty
William Peckover, Gunner of the Bounty
William Purcell, Carpenter of the Bounty
Lt. Thomas Hayward, Midshipman of the Bounty
Lt. John Hallett, Midshipman of the Bounty
John Smith, Seaman of the Bounty
Edward Edwards, Captain of the Pandora
Lt. John Larkin, First Lieutenant of the Pandora
Lt. Robert Corner, Second Lieutenant of the Pandora
Conclusion

The Appendix

An Appendix by Edward Christian
William Bligh's Answer to the Appendix
Edward Christian's Reply to Bligh's Answer


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