THE 1978 BOUNTY
A Remarkable Story Continues
Built in New Zealand in 1978, the full-size replica of HMS Bounty has travelled the world, carried thousands of people, and become part of an extraordinary maritime, film and cultural history.
World Spice Museum &
The Bounty
World Spice Museum CIC was involved in the early development of the project to save and preserve the 1978 replica of HMS Bounty.
The vessel's story connects many places and cultures — from New Zealand and the world of film, through Australia and the First Fleet Bicentennial, to the Caribbean and the wider history of breadfruit, maritime exploration and colonialism.
During its development, the project grew into something much larger than a museum initiative.
It became a story that belongs to many people and many nations.
A New Home for the Bounty
The 1978 Bounty Project has now developed independently and has its own dedicated home.
The project is continuing its work to:
- document the Bounty's history
- trace the people and organisations connected with her
- establish her complete provenance and ownership history
- identify a sustainable future home
- develop a pathway towards restoration and preservation
- build an international network around her future
Visit the Project
The Living Library
A growing record of the people, places, voyages, photographs, films, documents and memories connected with the vessel.
The 1978 Bounty Project is developing a growing Living Library documenting the people, places, voyages, photographs, films, documents and memories connected with the vessel.
From the people who built her in New Zealand, to those who sailed aboard her, worked aboard her, filmed her, restored her and carried her story around the world, the Living Library continues to grow.
Her voyage isn't over
Nearly fifty years after she was built, the 1978 Bounty still has another chapter to write.
Follow the next part of her journey at 1978bounty.com.
World Spice Museum CIC | Historical project record