History of Norfolk Island transportation to Van Diemen's Land had ceased in 1853 and was replaced by penal servitude in the United Kingdom. On 8 June 1856, the next settlement began on Norfolk Island. These were the descendants of Tahitians and the HMS "Bounty" mutineers, resettled from the Pitcairn Islands, which had become too small for their growing population. The British government had permitted the transfer of the Pitcairners to Norfolk, which was thus established as a colony separate from New South Wales but under the administration of that colony's governor. They left Pitcairn Islands on 3 May 1856 and arrived with 194 persons
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