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: ... Navy Yard, New-York; With a Full Account o - Hardcover

Alexander Slidell Mackenzie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 042894521X ISBN 13: 9780428945213

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A detailed record of a U.S. naval mutiny inquiry, carried out aboard a ship in winter quarters and tied to a dramatic execution.

This edition presents the Court of Inquiry’s proceedings into the Somers mutiny, including testimonies, formal arguments, and the rationale behind decisive actions at sea.

The material offers a clear view of 19th‑century naval discipline, law, and procedure. Readings move from the court’s opening to the final testimonies, revealing how officers, sailors, and officials navigated duty, danger, and duty to country.

• Transcripts and summaries of witness testimony from key officers and crew
• Accounts of the court’s structure, orders, and procedural decisions
• Context on the execution of the ringleaders and its implications for the ship and crew
• Historical notes that illuminate naval life and legal practices of the era

Ideal for readers of naval history, 19th‑century law, and period documents that illuminate the human side of command at sea.

This edition is a valuable primary source for understanding how courts of inquiry operated and how governors of ships balanced discipline, safety, and justice in a high‑stakes crisis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 042894521X
• ISBN 13: 9780428945213
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58