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Pitcairn's Island - sketched from H.M.S. "Amphitheatre", 1856. Creator: Unknown. Pitcairn's Island - sketched from H.M.S. "Amphitheatre", 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Pitcairn's Island - sketched from H.M.S. "Amphitheatre", 1856. Creator: Unknown. Pitcairn's Island - sketched from H.M.S. "Amphitheatre", 1856. Creator: Unknown
Pitcairn's Island - sketched from H.M.S. "Amphitheatre", 1856. Visit to an island in the Pacific Ocean inhabited by descendants of the Bounty mutineers. The islanders came off in a whale-boat, and seemed glad to see us...We took a cow and several other useful presents to the islanders. They now number between, 180 and 190, and talk about removing to Norfolk Island this year: but I think the greater proportion will remain at Pitcairn's, being much attached to it. It is, however, impossible they can all remain there much longer, it being only five miles in circumference, and a great deal of the island is too mountainous to cultivate. They live principally on yams and sweet potatoes; which they till with great success, theirs being the finest I have seen in the Pacific'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Pitcairn's Island - A Glimpse into the Isolated World of the Bounty Descendants, 1856
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This evocative image captures the enchanting allure of Pitcairn's Island as sketched from the deck of H.M.S. "Amphitheatre" in 1856. The artist, unknown to us, masterfully conveys the tranquility and isolation of this remote Pacific Ocean outpost, inhabited by the descendants of the Bounty mutineers. The islanders, depicted in a whale-boat, approach the ship with warm smiles and welcoming gestures, indicating their eagerness to make contact with the outside world. The visit from the British vessel brought with it a sense of excitement and anticipation, as well as much-needed supplies. A cow and other useful presents were taken ashore, a testament to the islanders' simple way of life. At the time, their population numbered between 180 and 190, with many expressing plans to relocate to Norfolk Island. However, the strong attachment to their ancestral home seemed to outweigh the need for more arable land. Pitcairn's Island, measuring a mere five miles in circumference, was a challenging environment for its inhabitants. Much of the island was too mountainous to cultivate, leaving them to rely primarily on yams and sweet potatoes for sustenance. The finest examples of these staple crops, as noted in the "Illustrated London News" account, were found on Pitcairn's Island. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the Bounty descendants, providing a window into their isolated existence and the unique challenges they faced on their remote Pacific paradise.
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