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Fletcher Christian (25 September 1764 – 20 September 1793) was a British sailor who led the mutiny on the Bounty in 1789, during which he seized command of the Royal Navy vessel HMS Bounty from Lieutenant William Bligh.
Jun 6, 2013 · Fletcher Christian led the mutiny on the Bounty in 1789 and sailed to Pitcairn Island with his crew. Learn about the conflicting accounts of his death and the evidence for his possible return to England.
- Shelly Barclay
Fletcher Christian (born September 25, 1764, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, England—died c. 1790–93?) was a seaman and leading mutineer on HMS Bounty, under the command of William Bligh.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The mutiny on the Royal Navy vessel HMS Bounty occurred in the South Pacific Ocean on 28 April 1789. Disaffected crewmen, led by acting-Lieutenant Fletcher Christian, seized control of the ship from their captain, Lieutenant William Bligh, and set him and eighteen loyalists adrift in the ship's open launch.
Jul 22, 2010 · Learn about Christian Fletcher, a modern-day cowboy and surfing innovator who loves to launch giant airs and experiment with new moves. Read his profile and stories from SURFER magazine, featuring photos and quotes from his career.
Feb 9, 2010 · Fletcher Christian was the master's mate who led a mutiny against Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty in 1789. He and his followers settled on Pitcairn Island, where they faced hardship and persecution.
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Learn about Christian Fletcher, the son of surf legend Herbie Fletcher, who revolutionized aerial surfing and challenged the establishment. Read his story of success, controversy and recovery in this article from Surf Europe magazine.
