British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817). Synonyms: Bligh, William Bligh.
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Words linked to "Captain Bligh" : full admiral, admiral, Bligh |
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