Norfolk Island after 1847, and the last convicts were removed to Tasmania in May 1855. The island was abandoned because transportation from the United Kingdom to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) had ceased in 1853, to be replaced by penal servitude in the UK. The next settlement began on 8 June 1856, as the descendants of Tahitians and the HMS "Bounty" mutineers, including those of Fletcher Christian were resettled from the Pitcairn Islands, which had become too small for their growing population. On 3 May 1856, 193 people had left Pitcairn Islands aboard the "Morayshire". On 8 June 194 people arrived, a baby
Mutiny on the Bounty (band) rock with synthetic and electronic sounding elements, their guitars sometimes sound more like a computer or a keyboard. The band is known to play a lot of shows during the year. Next to being on the road, playing shows in Europe, the United States and Asia", Mutiny on the Bounty" have played numerous festivals across Europe and the US: and many more. As up to January 2017, MOTB have played over 700 live-shows. Present Past members Albums Singles Mutiny on the Bounty (band) Mutiny on the Bounty (abbreviated MOTB) is a Luxembourgish alternative rock band from Esch-sur-Alzette. "Mutiny on the