John Fryer
John Fryer RN (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. He had the interesting position of being a strong critic of both Captain William Bligh and mutiny leader Fletcher Christian, Despite his anger at Bligh, he did not support the mutiny.
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| Born | 15 August 1753 Wells, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 26 May 1817 (aged 63) Wells, Norfolk, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1781–1812 |
| Rank | Sailing master |
| Notable event | Mutiny on the Bounty |