Launched by professional yachtsman Conrad Humphreys in 2017, The Bounty Project was inspired by Lieutenant William Bligh’s remarkable 4,000-mile open boat journey following the Mutiny on the Bounty. This recreation was featured in a Channel 4 series produced by Windfall Films. Conrad, the appointed skipper, prepared the crew and navigated using traditional methods.
After the voyage, Conrad acquired Bounty’s End, the boat used in the series, and launched the Bounty Project to provide a living-history experience. To date, he has given over 50 talks to various audiences and continues to showcase the boat at events across the UK. In 2018, Bounty’s End was fitted with an 8kw Lynch regenerative electric motor, making it Plymouth's first commercially operated electric passenger boat.
Located on the Mount Batten peninsula, the project is part of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, the UK’s first marine park. This area is rich in wildlife, heritage, and water sports opportunities.
“Our ambition is to create a living history legacy from the Channel 4 series and inspire young people to venture out with confidence, resilience, courage, and determination.” - Conrad
