Capt. William Bligh quotes

View Quote [to Christian] They respect but one law - the law of fear...I expect you to carry out whatever orders I give, whenever I give them.

View Quote The ship's company will remember that I am your captain, your judge, and your jury. You do your duty and we may get along. Whatever happens, you'll do your duty.

View Quote During the recent heavy weather, I've had the opportunity to watch all of you at work on deck and aloft. You don't know wood from canvas! And it seems you don't want to learn! Well, I'll have to give you a lesson.

View Quote [to a crewman who begs for water] I'll give you water. Mr. Morrison. Keel haul this man.

View Quote Can you understand this, Mr. Byam? Discipline is the thing. A seaman's a seaman. A captain's a captain. And a midshipman, Sir Joseph or no Sir Joseph, is the lowest form of animal life in the British Navy.