John Fryer
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Born | Wells, Norfolk, England | 15 August 1753
Died | 26 May 1817 Wells, Norfolk, England | (aged 63)
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Years of service | 1781–1812 |
Rank | Sailing master |
Notable event | Mutiny on the Bounty |
John Fryer RN (15 August 1753 – 26 May 1817) was the sailing master on the HMAV Bounty, a British vessel made famous by the Mutiny on the Bounty. He had the interesting position of being a strong critic of both Captain William Bligh and mutiny leader Fletcher Christian, Despite his anger at Bligh, he did not support the mutiny.