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On the 16th August 1787 I received my Commission to command His Majesty's Armed Vessel Bounty (for that was her establishment) and to fit her out with the utmost despatch for remote parts.
The burthen of this ship was nearly two hundred and fifteen tons, her extreme length on Deck 90ft:10in and breadth from outside to outside of the bends 24ft.3in. A flush deck and a pretty figure head of a merman in a riding habit.
The complement of men and officers
| 1 Lieutenant & Commander | 1 Quarter Masters Mate |
| 1 Master | 1 Boatswains Mate |
| 1 Boatswain | 1 Gunners Mate |
| 1 Gunner | 1 Carpenters Mate |
| 1 Carpenter | 1 Sailmaker |
| 1 Surgeon | 1 Armourer |
| 2 Masters Mates | 1 Corporal |
| 2 Midshipmen | 1 Carpenters Crew |
| 1 Clerk | 24 Able Seaman |
| 2 Quarter Masters | 45 Total |
Out of the number 45 is one borne not actually on board, his pay going to the support of widows, so that the real number on board were 44 Seamen and Officers, likewise one Botanist and an assistant, the whole being 46.
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