Q: Who was William Bligh?

A: William Bligh was an English officer in the British Navy.

Q: What voyage did Bligh sail on with Captain James Cook?

A: Bligh sailed on Cook's third and final voyage in 1776.

Q: What was Bligh's mission on HMS Bounty?

A: Bligh's mission on HMS Bounty was to sail to Tahiti and collect breadfruit trees.

Q: What happened during Bligh's mission on HMS Bounty?

A: A Mutiny on the Bounty occurred and prevented Bligh from finishing his task.

Q: What position was Bligh appointed to in 1806?

A: Bligh was appointed as Governor of New South Wales in 1806.

Q: What rank was Bligh promoted to in the Royal Navy after returning to England?

A: Bligh was promoted to Rear-Admiral and later a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy after returning to England.

Q: When did William Bligh pass away?

A: William Bligh passed away on 7 December 1817.