Excerpt from Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Appointed to Inquire Into the Intended Mutiny on Board the United States Brig. Of War Somers, on the High Seas: Held on Board the United States Ship North Carolina Lying at the Navy Yard, New-York; With a Full Account of the Execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small, on Board Said Vessel
W The above Portrait of Commander Meekensie was taken by an excellent mist, while attending the sessions of the Court of Inquiry. It conveys a generally correct impression of his appearance thoughfron ithe nppesrs older than he mllyis, soibie face is representedbrosder than it is in reelity.
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Excerpt from Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Appointed to Inquire Into the Intended Mutiny on Board the United States Brig. Of War Somers, on the High Seas: Held on Board the United States Ship North Carolina Lying at the Navy Yard, New-York; With a Full Account of the Execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small, on Board Said Vessel
W The above Portrait of Commander Meekensie was taken by an excellent mist, while attending the sessions of the Court of Inquiry. It conveys a generally correct impression of his appearance thoughfron ithe nppesrs older than he mllyis, soibie face is representedbrosder than it is in reelity.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Appointed to Inquire Into the Intended Mutiny on Board the United States Brig. of War Somers, on the High Seas: Held on Board the United States Ship North Carolina Lying at the Navy Yard, New-York; With a Full Account of the Execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small, on Board Said Vessel
The second member, Commodore A. J. Dal courteous Captain francis H. Gregory, Corn las, commander of the Pensacola Navy Yard, and mander Wetrnore, Lieutenants Hunt, Gibson, Gray attending the session of this Court under special and Ward, Acting Sailing Master, Passed Mid orders from the Navy Department. Shipman Eld, Purser Macaulay, the Chaplain.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed account of the events surrounding the mutiny on board the U.S. brig-of-war Somers in 1842. The author, a participant in the events, provides a firsthand account of the conspiracy led by Midshipman Philip Spencer to seize the vessel, murder the officers, and turn to piracy. The book delves into the broader context of naval discipline and punishment at the time, providing insights into the motivations of the mutineers and the challenges faced by the officers in maintaining order. Through the authorâs perspective, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the complexities of command, the fragility of authority, and the moral dilemmas that arise in situations where extreme measures must be taken to ensure the safety of a vessel and its crew. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332914111_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332914111
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