Naval Discipline: Subordination Contrasted With Insubordination; Or a View of the Necessity for Passing a Law Establishing an Efficient Naval ... in the Merchant-Service (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Christopher Biden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666201846 ISBN 13: 9780666201843

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear case for strong naval discipline and the laws that bind seafaring life.

This historical work argues that Britain’s maritime strength rests on firm, fair rules at sea, tracing insubordination and the need for a comprehensive code of maritime laws for merchant ships.

This edition compiles compelling examples and reflections on discipline, mutiny, and the stakes of orderly conduct. It blends testimony, historical incidents, and practical insights to show how governance at sea can protect lives, cargo, and national commerce.

• Explore the causes of insubordination in the merchant service and the push for a formal code of maritime laws.
• See real-world anecdotes from ships and battles that illustrate the consequences of discipline or its failure.
• Learn how authorities balanced punishment and mercy to maintain order on long ocean voyages.
• Understand the broader implications for trade, naval power, and national security in 19th-century Britain.

Ideal for readers of maritime history and those interested in how laws shape life at sea and the safety of global commerce.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666201846
• ISBN 13: 9780666201843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 402