The Mutiny resided in what were between 1820 and 1840 the old Dock
Offices (See Chris Ketchell's correction of this, below). It backed more or less onto the banks of
the River Hull; and was bracketed by active shipyards on either side. The name came from the events
on board HMS Bounty, which was built close by.
Why the past tense? Well, between an attempted visit in mid-August
1997 and a walk round the area in March 1999, it seemed that last orders had been called for good:
and not just for the Mutiny, but also for the building in which it was located.
However, the March visit brought altogether more encouraging news.
Chris Ketchell's comments, below, give the details. It is a shame that we won't see the stunning
interior of the Mutiny again (especially since we never photographed it); but it is good that this
lovely building will not now be left to subside into the River Hull, which looked its increasingly
likely fate.
Users' Views: In April 1999, Chris Ketchell of the Local History Unit
wrote: "The Mutiny on The Bounty has recently been purchased by Hull College, and is
currently being refurbished. It is planned to open as a student venue/ training restaurant/
function room - not sure if will actually still be a "pub". Your dates of 1820 and 1840
for the building are the original date of construction and later extension. It was in use as the
dock office (Hull`s second) until construction in 1867-71 of the third dock offices (now Hull's
Maritime Museum)"
