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Bligh, William, 1754 - 1817 (Vice Admiral)

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter from Captain William Bligh to Sir Harry Parker, 1790-10-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 490
Scope and Contents

Concerning the loss of a timekeeper which was left on board the HMS Bounty when the ship was pirated from his command.

Dates: 1790-10-27
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from John Roger Arnold concerning damage done to chronometer No. 176, 1805-07-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 122-123
Scope and Contents

The chronometer was to be brought on a voyage under Captain Bligh.

Dates: 1805-07-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

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