Will they all make it to Captain Bligh's final destination?
00:00 - The Challenge
01:47 - Day 43, Final Leg
07:37 - Day 49, Arafura Sea
16:46 - Day 51, No Risk No Reward
20:09 - Day 52, Happy Birthday
23:06 - Day 54, Dark Waters
34:43 - Day 55, So Close Yet So Far
38:02 - Day 59, Brotherhood
The Series
In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and endurance in naval history. After the legendary Mutiny on the Bounty of 1789, Captain William Bligh and his loyal crewmen were cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean and left for dead. In a remarkable act of seamanship Bligh led his crew to safety across 4000 miles of ocean from Tonga to Timor.
9 men are setting out on the same gruelling journey in a replica 23 foot open wooden boat, with similar equipment and the same rations of food and water that Bligh’s men had. They’ll use the 225-year-old diary kept by Bligh during the voyage as a survival handbook, to help them uncover the secrets of the seas in such unpredictable, often, brutal environments. Like Bligh’s crew they will face sudden storms, treacherous reefs, and the challenge of landing on isolated tropical islands to hunt for vital supplies.
Anthony Middleton, of SAS: Who Dares Wins is assuming the role of Captain Bligh and will lead the expedition. His crew is made up of sailors and complete novices - the ship’s carpenter is an odd job man and the ship’s surgeon a GP. As the voyage progresses the crew will be constantly challenged by raging seas, starvation rations, and the confined space of the boat. Will Ant be able to keep his men in check and lead them to safety? Or will he have to contend with a mutiny of his own?
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By far the best reality show/documentary I've seen,any man watching this would think to himself how would he have fared 60 days,9 crewmen in a long boat crossing 4000 miles of open ocean salute to those guys
I really enjoyed this series, I hope there are more like it. Thank you for posting these!
My 21 years in the Navy was on air conditioned warships with great meals and coke machines. I take my hat off to these guys and particularly Blighs men.
When boats were made of wood, men were made of steal. So are these guys!! Amazing what people can do when pushed to the limits AND guided by a great leader. Really inspiring, thanks!! I would like to see a video later in time, about how this experience has affected their lives, good or bad.
I've watched all this and it's astonishing what they have gone through. Much respect for all the sailers! ❤
This was beautifully bountiful in spirit and heart....what a diamond bunch.
Great series! I do have to wonder why they aren't actively fishing (jigging) while in the doldrums or trolling when they were making way.