John Fryer (sailor)

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John Fryer (15 August 1753 – 26 May 1817) was the Sailing Master on the HMAV Bounty, a British vessel made famous by the Mutiny on the Bounty.

Fryer was born at Wells next the Sea, Norfolk. After his naval service, he returned to Wells, and his grave in the churchyard is now clearly identified.

Bligh resented Fryer's disapproval of Fletcher Christian, which resulted in Fryer being flogged, being derated and replaced by Christian as Lieutenant of the Bounty. Fryer remained loyal, and accompanied Bligh in reaching Timor. Bligh's account of the Mutiny black-guarded Fryer, but Fryer gave fair evidence at Bligh's court-martial. Fryer was assisted Edward Christian in publishing a counterweight to Bligh's version.

Fryer never received promotion, but served in the Royal Navy until 1812.[1]

Daniel Day-Lewis portrayed him in the 1984 film The Bounty.

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