"Mutiny on the Bounty" refers to a historical event that took place in 1789 aboard the British ship HMS Bounty. The ship was on a mission to transport breadfruit plants from Tahiti to the West Indies. The crew, led by Fletcher Christian, became discontented with their captain, William Bligh, due to his harsh leadership style. The situation escalated when Christian and several crew members staged a mutiny, seizing control of the ship. They set Bligh and loyal crew members adrift in a small boat, while the mutineers returned to Tahiti. The event has inspired numerous books, films, and discussions about leadership and rebellion.