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Mauatua, Faahotu, Mareva, Puarei, Tetuahitea, Teehuteatuaonoa, Teio, Teraura, Tevarua, Tinafanaea, Toofaiti, Vahineatua, Sully . These are the names of the twelve women = a child who were on board of the Bounty when the ship arrived in January 1790 off the island “Hitiaurevareva” now known as Pitcairn. It is to these women whose names have been forgotten, eclipsed by the history of their mutinous companions, whom this stamp pays homage. Removed from their families and friends, forced companions of sometimes violent men, they nevertheless patiently built the life of the community of this lost island off the Gambier archipelago, making the choices they considered best for the well-being of their children. On the spot, they recognized edible plants, those which can be braided for
the roofs, those which heal, and those which are beaten to make “tapa”, a precious stuff in their islands. In 1790,the death of two of these “vahine” triggered a series of violent events which only stopped three years later, but, these strong women defended their independence in times of crisis, even by trying to leave the island where their companions had killed each other. Thanks to one of them,
Teehuteatuaonoa, we know more about the circumstances in which the community of Pitcairn was born. She delivered her version of the story, their attempt to settle on Tupua'i (or Tubuai island), and on their precipitous departure from Tahiti until their arrival and their settlement in their new home land
away from the British bloodhounds. Their retreat was finally discovered in 1808 by Mayhew Folger, captain of the Topaz,
who met John Adams, the last surviving mutineer, 19 years after the famous mutiny. Teehuteatuaonoa finally managed to leave the island of Pitcairn in 1817 on board of the whaler Sultan leaving for Chile. She, the Pitcairn rebel without descendants, finally found Tahiti where she is buried.
In 1838, these women ahead of their time are the first in the world to vote, 70 years before the now famous suffragettes. It is for these Polynesian women forgotten by history that this stamp about the Vahine of the Bounty is dedicated... Josiane Teamotuaitau, PhD in Polynesian Civilization This joint issue with Pitcairn islands illustrates the party
evening where the twelve vahine and little Sully went on the Bounty which was anchored in the bay of Matavai. Pitcairn islands on the same theme "Women of the Bounty" issues a series of three stamps illustrating the day after partying away from Tahiti, the firing of the Bounty condemning the vahines to stay on the island, and life resuming its course
on this lost rock in the Pacific.
NOTE: We hope these information has enhanced your knowledge about the family relationship of these two islands & their women. This stamp sheet displayed on this thread is extremely difficult to obtain. Even the stamp is hard to find too. It took us several months to obtained both stamp & stamp sheets. Your best chance to obtain these stamp & sheet are through private agencies.
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You are correct. The women of Pitcairn are certainly rarely mentioned in the history. Thanks for adding the information about them.
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The French Polynesia stamp club releases more information regarding the women Mutiny on Bounty. There was a baby girl in the Mutiny on Bounty. She was only 10 month old & was brought by her mother to Pitcairn. The first child entered Pitcairn Island. She was lonely with no children to play with on this isolated island. According to the research, this child's name is Sully. Her parents are Tahitian. Her father abandoned Sully & her mother when Sully was born. Sully's mother's name is Teio. Teio bring Sully & followed the Bounty Mutineers to Pitcairn Island.
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There is very little information about Sully. No interview has ever given to Sully even when she grow up & spend her entire life on Pitcairn. She never visited Tahiti even thought she was born there. Sully later married Fletcher Christian's second son. Sully gave birth 8 children. She was very loyal to her husband and devoted all of her time & energy taking care the family. Sully died before reaching her 37th birthday. She died of unknown causes. We suspected it might be Hepatitis because the spread by the European at that time. 3 years later, Sully's mom passed away. Sully & her mom are buried on Pitcairn Island.
(1789-1826) Sadly, there aren't any photos of Sully for the world to see, but she does have descendants today.
(Below) The route of Mutiny on Bounty (map)
NOTE: Sully isn't her real name. Nobody know her real name because there aren't any records that registered. Everyone called her Sully except her mom. She kept Sully's real name a secret.
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The relationship between Captain Bligh & his crew is well documented. However, there's hardly any mention on the relationship between the Captain & the women on Bounty. It's a mystery that prompt us to do some research. The Bounty arrived Tahiti as Captain Bligh walked on the soil representing the British Empire. The Captain interact with tribal leaders, but ignored all the women.
On Bounty, the crew were treated badly by the Captain Bligh. As time passes, the hostility grew between the Captain & his crew. However, the women didn't seem to have any hostility toward the him. Captain Blight allowed women to be on ship - food were shared with them. The Captain never interact with any women. He ignored them and walked past by whenever they look at him. However, he noticed a 10 month old baby "Sully". He was puzzled to see a baby girl on his ship, but this didn't bothered him.
Captain Bligh was a very discipline & strict person. Punishment were often carry out against his crew, but none against the women since they're not his crew or anything. The Captain kept his distance with the women during 7 month in Taihiti. In his personal letter, he indicated that the women are beautiful, cheerful & great sensibility. Moreover, the women are very seductive which undermining the discipline on the Bounty.
During the mutiny, none of the women were involved. Some were aware the mutiny, but didn't want to revolt against Captain Bligh. After the mutiny, 12 women & a baby followed the mutineers to Pitcairn Island. Captain Blight & several of his men survived & make it back to Britain. Captain filed charges against all mutineers, but none against the women.
Captain Bligh finished his career as Vice Admiral while the women of Bounty lived peacefully on Pitcairn Island. Before Captain Bligh's death, he expressed in his personal letter about women on the Bounty. He indicated that the women were the main cause of mutiny. In conclusion, Captain Bligh was very upset at his crew - discipline break down at all level. However, the Captain understood the main cause.
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NOTE: Pitcairn Island & French Polynesia released a special stamp & stamp sheet (2017). It was a joint project between these two islands. The family connection between the two islands are very special, but very stamp collectors understand how deep their intimate relationship & women's role. One of our staff releases her research on families of these women, please read below (translation).
Mauatua, Faahotu, Mareva, Puarei, Tetuahitea, Teehuteatuaonoa, Teio, Teraura, Tevarua, Tinafanaea, Toofaiti, Vahineatua, Sully . These are the names of the twelve women = a child who were on board of the Bounty when the ship arrived in January 1790 off the island “Hitiaurevareva” now known as Pitcairn. It is to these women whose names have been forgotten, eclipsed by the history of their mutinous companions, whom this stamp pays homage. Removed from their families and friends, forced companions of sometimes violent men, they nevertheless patiently built the life of the community of this lost island off the Gambier archipelago, making the choices they considered best for the well-being of their children. On the spot, they recognized edible plants, those which can be braided for
the roofs, those which heal, and those which are beaten to make “tapa”, a precious stuff in their islands. In 1790,the death of two of these “vahine” triggered a series of violent events which only stopped three years later, but, these strong women defended their independence in times of crisis, even by trying to leave the island where their companions had killed each other. Thanks to one of them,
Teehuteatuaonoa, we know more about the circumstances in which the community of Pitcairn was born. She delivered her version of the story, their attempt to settle on Tupua'i (or Tubuai island), and on their precipitous departure from Tahiti until their arrival and their settlement in their new home land
away from the British bloodhounds. Their retreat was finally discovered in 1808 by Mayhew Folger, captain of the Topaz,
who met John Adams, the last surviving mutineer, 19 years after the famous mutiny. Teehuteatuaonoa finally managed to leave the island of Pitcairn in 1817 on board of the whaler Sultan leaving for Chile. She, the Pitcairn rebel without descendants, finally found Tahiti where she is buried.
In 1838, these women ahead of their time are the first in the world to vote, 70 years before the now famous suffragettes. It is for these Polynesian women forgotten by history that this stamp about the Vahine of the Bounty is dedicated... Josiane Teamotuaitau, PhD in Polynesian Civilization This joint issue with Pitcairn islands illustrates the party
evening where the twelve vahine and little Sully went on the Bounty which was anchored in the bay of Matavai. Pitcairn islands on the same theme "Women of the Bounty" issues a series of three stamps illustrating the day after partying away from Tahiti, the firing of the Bounty condemning the vahines to stay on the island, and life resuming its course
on this lost rock in the Pacific.
NOTE: We hope these information has enhanced your knowledge about the family relationship of these two islands & their women. This stamp sheet displayed on this thread is extremely difficult to obtain. Even the stamp is hard to find too. It took us several months to obtained both stamp & stamp sheets. Your best chance to obtain these stamp & sheet are through private agencies.
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You are correct. The women of Pitcairn are certainly rarely mentioned in the history. Thanks for adding the information about them.
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re: Pitcarin Island & French Polynesia - Bounty Project
The French Polynesia stamp club releases more information regarding the women Mutiny on Bounty. There was a baby girl in the Mutiny on Bounty. She was only 10 month old & was brought by her mother to Pitcairn. The first child entered Pitcairn Island. She was lonely with no children to play with on this isolated island. According to the research, this child's name is Sully. Her parents are Tahitian. Her father abandoned Sully & her mother when Sully was born. Sully's mother's name is Teio. Teio bring Sully & followed the Bounty Mutineers to Pitcairn Island.
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There is very little information about Sully. No interview has ever given to Sully even when she grow up & spend her entire life on Pitcairn. She never visited Tahiti even thought she was born there. Sully later married Fletcher Christian's second son. Sully gave birth 8 children. She was very loyal to her husband and devoted all of her time & energy taking care the family. Sully died before reaching her 37th birthday. She died of unknown causes. We suspected it might be Hepatitis because the spread by the European at that time. 3 years later, Sully's mom passed away. Sully & her mom are buried on Pitcairn Island.
(1789-1826) Sadly, there aren't any photos of Sully for the world to see, but she does have descendants today.
(Below) The route of Mutiny on Bounty (map)
NOTE: Sully isn't her real name. Nobody know her real name because there aren't any records that registered. Everyone called her Sully except her mom. She kept Sully's real name a secret.
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re: Pitcarin Island & French Polynesia - Bounty Project
The relationship between Captain Bligh & his crew is well documented. However, there's hardly any mention on the relationship between the Captain & the women on Bounty. It's a mystery that prompt us to do some research. The Bounty arrived Tahiti as Captain Bligh walked on the soil representing the British Empire. The Captain interact with tribal leaders, but ignored all the women.
On Bounty, the crew were treated badly by the Captain Bligh. As time passes, the hostility grew between the Captain & his crew. However, the women didn't seem to have any hostility toward the him. Captain Blight allowed women to be on ship - food were shared with them. The Captain never interact with any women. He ignored them and walked past by whenever they look at him. However, he noticed a 10 month old baby "Sully". He was puzzled to see a baby girl on his ship, but this didn't bothered him.
Captain Bligh was a very discipline & strict person. Punishment were often carry out against his crew, but none against the women since they're not his crew or anything. The Captain kept his distance with the women during 7 month in Taihiti. In his personal letter, he indicated that the women are beautiful, cheerful & great sensibility. Moreover, the women are very seductive which undermining the discipline on the Bounty.
During the mutiny, none of the women were involved. Some were aware the mutiny, but didn't want to revolt against Captain Bligh. After the mutiny, 12 women & a baby followed the mutineers to Pitcairn Island. Captain Blight & several of his men survived & make it back to Britain. Captain filed charges against all mutineers, but none against the women.
Captain Bligh finished his career as Vice Admiral while the women of Bounty lived peacefully on Pitcairn Island. Before Captain Bligh's death, he expressed in his personal letter about women on the Bounty. He indicated that the women were the main cause of mutiny. In conclusion, Captain Bligh was very upset at his crew - discipline break down at all level. However, the Captain understood the main cause.
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