The Bounty Mutineers Descendants New Home The History of Norfolk Island

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In 1856, as Pitcairn Island faced overcrowding, its inhabitants were relocated to Norfolk Island, forever changing the island's destiny. • Today, Norfolk Island boasts more descendants of the mutineers than even Pitcairn itself, a fact shrouded in a remarkable tale of human migration. • Yet, Norfolk Island's rich history is not confined to this unique lineage. Nearly half of its current population can trace their roots back to the Pitcairn mutineers, with one-third hailing from the Australian mainland and one-fifth from New Zealand. • But amidst the stunning landscapes and warm community spirit lies a darker past. Norfolk Island has been the site of not one, but two penal colonies, earning it the ominous nickname 'Hell in the Pacific.' • Here, the British would send their most undesirables, to be penalized in a most dreaded way, and dying on this “God forsaken island.” • It had several prison uprisings, and when guilty were told that they were to be hanged; they fell on their knees, thanking God that their time finally was up. • Please consider supporting the channel: • Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77156478 • Buy me a Coffee: • https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historymag • #pitcairn #mutinyonthebounty #fletcherchristian

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