"William Bligh (unknown) - 1754 - 1817"
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Sacred To The Memory Of William Bligh, Esquire F.R.S. Vice Admiral Of The Blue, The Celebrated Navigator Who First Transplanted The Breadfruit Tree From Otahette To The West Indies, Bravely fought The Battles Of His Country And Died Beloved, Respected, And Lamented On The 7th Day Of December, 1817 Aged 64
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