'The mutineers turning Lieut Bligh and part of the officers and crew adrift from his Majesty's ship the Bounty', 1790. William Bligh (1754-1817) and 18 companions, cast adrift by the mutineers led by Fletcher Christian, survived a 4,000 journey in the open boat from 18 April to 14 June when they landed on East Timor. The purpose of the 'Bounty's' voyage was to take Breadfruit plants from Tahiti to the West Indies to provide cheap food for slaves. Two Breadfruit plants are shown on 'Bounty'. Engraving.