Description: (Royal Navy officer)
Captain Peter Heywood was a respected British Royal Navy officer with a 29-year career marked by honor. He played a role in the mutiny on HMS Bounty in 1789, for which he was captured, tried, and sentenced to death, only to be later pardoned. Following this event, Heywood continued his naval service, achieving the rank of post-captain at a young age. He distinguished himself as a skilled hydrographer and enjoyed a lengthy retirement. Heywood's involvement in the mutiny remains a topic of debate due to conflicting reports and the impact of influential connections in his favor.