JimBrack

Pitcairn is a small volcanic island with approximately 1.75 square miles of land area, located halfway between New Zealand and South America. It has no tourist facilties, and not even an accessible beach. It is very difficult for boats to land there due to the pounding surf. Travel to Pitcairn is difficult at best, and communication options are limited to the community telephone (very expensive), mail (very slow) and ham radio. There is no television on Pitcairn. The fascination with Pitcairn lies in its unique “Mutiny on the Bounty” heritage. Pitcairn island is home to approximately 50 people who are descended from six 18th century English seamen and their Tahitian wives or consorts. As a result, the culture, customs and language of Pitcairn island are a unique blend of Europe and Polynesia. The early settlement of Pitcairn island is one of the most interesting stories in the history of the South Pacific.