William Bligh faced mutiny as captain of The Bounty and later, as NSW Governor, with the Rum Rebellion.  But even his critics concede Bligh was a master mariner.  How do modern sailors stack up against Captain Bligh?

William Bligh faced mutiny as captain of The Bounty and later, as NSW Governor, with the Rum Rebellion. But even his critics concede Bligh was a master mariner. How do modern sailors stack up against Captain Bligh?

Bligh and extraordinary sea journeys

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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

Big Ideas&nbsp;brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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