Remembering A Controversial Ancestor - Fletcher Christian & The Mutiny On The HMS Bounty

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[@mussa423xs]

I am related to the assistant cook that was on that ship and was part of the mutiny, which is still pretty cool! Our ancestors have met! His name was William Muspratt. My family's name is Muspratt, my dad told me about all of this, pretty cool!

[@closetotheedit1561]

I’m a descendent of Mary Christian, 1st cousin of Fletcher. Just saying hi 😁 Ps. We are descendants of the Plantagenet kings 😉

[@hoodkalah]

I am a descendant of Fletcher Christian (maternal) side also. 😁

[@shable1436]

Wild, I wonder how many descendants will you have

[@karencrutcher2605]

Thanks for sharing! I have been interested in this history for awhile!

[@garciavelert]

El. Motín de la Bounty es una historia, trágica, hermosa y fascinante.

[@adriqos]

Very cool !

[@sjpavur]

Forgot to add that Fletcher Christian was roughly 25 years old when he served on The Bounty, and was described by William Bligh thusly “Bligh described Christian as "5 ft. 9 in. high [175 cm]. blackish or very dark complexion. Hair - Blackish or very dark brown. Make - Strong. A star tatowed [sic] on his left breast, and tatowed [sic] on the backside. His knees stand a little out and he may be called a little bow legged.”

[@Chief2Moon]

Aryan Ranger Tattoos have been done for thousands of years. The body of "Otzi" the 5000yr old body discovered in the Italian/Austrian Alps in the early 1990's had tattoos.

[@camillechristian9752]

Supposedly he also had clammy hands, and my dad did too hehe

[@shable1436]

@@camillechristian9752 how old are you

[@theelderhunter8856]

I'm an Aussie and Fletcher Christian is also my ancestor. I grew up on Norfolk. Kinda weird seeing another descendant halfway around the world. But this videos so old that I'm probably his descendant lol.

[@roderick2105]

Which of your relatives get off Pitcairn, and what was the story behind their leaving and returning to England? I'm sure it would be an interesting tale. Would you like to tell us more?

[@stratoleft]

I had thought that on your maternal side that she would have been from Hawaii but I didn't know that didn't happen and they just went from Tahiti. Whatever version has Charles Laughton in it kinda sticks with me because I can't think of Capt. William Bligh without relating that to Charles Laughton. I guess that's just the way I figured it. It makes ABSOLUTE SENSE that the Navy command didn't see fir to supply Bligh with enough funds, food, crew, ships, and everything else, just so that Captain Bligh could go back and get his revenge for being humiliated by Fletcher Christian. Besides, the Navy figures the Bounty is gone anyway, and from what I heard about the ship's spaces and size, good riddance, and the materials gone, so what's the point of such an endeavor? Alot of people in America talk about "living off the grid" to this day. Fletcher Christian and his crew actually did it.

[@JamesParus]

Intresting history. I have to seen this Brando movie, i remember it, but it must be 10 years ago or more when i saw it. One of my favorite movie is Master and commander far side of the world.

[@theurbangentry]

Great movie! Master & Commander is one of my favourites too, really well made film...love this scene... Master&Commander - Captain Quarters Melody 1

[@JamesParus]

I think the best part is the insanity of naval warfare, first you follow some ship to most beautiful and distance place on earth and of course you both open fire at each other as soon as it's possible.

[@theurbangentry]

James Parus lolololol such is the nature of man. SMH

[@mtm4a]

Thank you so much for giving us this fascinating insight. Just a thought - I would pay more attention not to crease any of the pages of your book "The Mutiny" or indeed the pages of the National Geographic. I know the gloves, designed to prevent stains, are very awkward in turning pages etc., but each little crease you make at the edge of the pages will eventually shorten the life of such valuable and perhaps irreplaceable items. But I enjoyed your video, so thank you for sharing it with us.

[@MarkKrieg]

I had never watched this movie before, but after seeing this review I got it... the special edition 1962 version with Brando. Wow! Is this an epic! Fantastic!

[@Chief2Moon]

Mark Krieg There are also versions starring Clark Gable& Mel Gibson

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

I have ancestors of the convicts and from Pitcairn island and from north folk island and in New Zealand

[@JBBooks4440]

WOW - You're Fletcher Christian's ancestor; What a coincidence, Fletcher Christian works at my local COSTCO in Alpharetta, GA.

[@theurbangentry]

LOL, hilarious, thanks for watching. Best regards, TGV

[@kellyschueman543]

My maiden name is Christian. My paternal Grandfather's family came from the Isle of Man. My maternal grandfather's mother's family came from the Isle of Man, My Grandfather Christian said that when he tried to connect to Fletcher Christian, he could not go back far enough, You would think that such a strong connection to an 25 mile island would be clear. My daughter and I are visiting next year.

[@eagledoesthangs9452]

fletcher christian is also my ancestor. im not sure if my father has any things like you have.

[@sjpavur]

I have no doubt that you are truly related to Fletcher Christian, as you produced a very credible video. I was a History Major, with a long time interest in this story. You would probably not believe how many people I have come across, over 30 years, that have claimed to have directly descended from Fletcher Christian! If all of them were to be believed, he must have had several wives (in actuality only one), scores of children (in actually, he only had three) and hundreds of grandchildren! LOL

[@missasinenomine]

7:50 Spilikins. You stand the sticks up on end & then let them fall in a heap. To be played by 2 (or more) people. Taking a stick you try to remove another one from the pile WITHOUT moving any of the others! Your opponent watches the sticks like a hawk! If one moves, then it's the other's turn. And so on. The person with the most sticks wins. Of course. You need a steady hand! No good if you're drunk. But then it might be more fun? They were possibly drunk on Pitcairn sometimes? The sticks might be hand-carved ivory. Possibly walrus tusks?

[@stormpolamalu]

My ancestor is Fletcher Christian.

[@adamrrt1697]

my middle name came from the film with marlon brando, christian

[@kixigvak]

Does anybody know where the vessel used in the film is now?

[@nshorus5001]

James Mason at the bottom of the ocean. Sunk by a hurricane with some crew drowned

[@larryboyd7979]

Are there any descendants of the Tahitians that were taken to Pitcairn?

[@susannehama9705]

Fletcher Christian is my sixth cousin just as many times removed.

[@thelongslowgoodbye]

Wow, back when movies were actually good.

[@lp3454]

Turns out we are related man, most of my mums family are on Norfolk Island and Vanuatu. I'm in Queensland Australia.

[@camillechristian9752]

Hi

[@camillechristian9752]

That means we are cousins then I think because I’m from Edward’s line

[@lp3454]

I'm a descendant of William McCoy through my great grandmother Chrissie McCoy

[@jdarling5315]

I am Fletcher Christian

[@seanc144]

I'm his direct line also in the states. Do you also know of the manx background? Contact me. Trying to put some Intel together

[@user-cf7pe3qg1c]

The Bounty 1984 is far superior movie.

[@sjpavur]

C Liberty You are absolutely correct, especially as it regards to being the most historically accurate. I majored in History, and was a high school History Teacher for many years. I had had occasion to speak with several Naval Historians, and they agreed that the 1984 Movie was the most truthful of the actual characters. Captain Lt. William Bligh, for example, had documented flaws in leadership, but was actually a masterful navigator. He also actually bullied his sailors with verbal intimidation and ridicule, but actually rarely punished them physically. In fact, the number of times he bestowed physical punishments, upon his crew, was one of the lowest percentages of any similar captain of the time. Fletcher Christian and Bligh remained friends until after they left the island of Tahiti

[@vasitahitua9852]

hey hey .. Fletcher christian is also my ancestor. my great great grandma is full Tahitian and iv even named my son Fletcher Christian. awesome video. #allthewayfromNewZealand 😊

[@theurbangentry]

+Vasi Tahitu'a That is so cool!!! Are you on Facebook, would love to get to know you more, Thank you for reaching out. Best regards, TGV

[@Bevtone]

Vasi Tahitu'a im also a Flethcher Christian decendent my grandmother is from Norfolk Island and some of my family members still live there even speak the language of our ancestors and the craziest thing of all is I can see Fletcher Christian in my family's faces.....a very strange legacy.

[@pomz1744]

I'm also direct to Fletcher Christian he's my 7th great grandfather.. also hailing from NZ..

[@devonchristian3526]

My last name is Christian

[@stevew4260]

They should have taken more women, completely different outcome.

[@camillechristian9752]

Exactly, then they wouldn’t have had to rape the men.