The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.
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Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.
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The ship was named the Bounty: I was appointed to command her on the 16th of August 1787.
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