William Bligh died here


William Bligh died here

This is where mutiny victim William Bligh lived and died.

Location: 25 Bond Street, Mayfair

Description: This is where William Bligh died on 6 December 1817. He was then buried in a distinct family plot at St. Mary's, Lambeth (This church is now the Garden Museum). The tomb features a distinctive breadfruit atop it.

A notorious mutiny occurred during his command of HMS Bounty in 1789; Bligh and his loyal men made a remarkable voyage to Timor, after being set adrift in the Bounty's launch by the mutineers.


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William Bligh died here

This is where mutiny victim William Bligh lived and died.

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