A Ship Sent to the Bottom: The Trial of William Codlin for Scuttling, 1802. An article printed in 1825, written by an Unnamed Trial Reporter : 5 pages.

5 pages. This report outlines the deliberate sinking of a vessel under Codlin’s command, describing the suspicious circumstances, the financial motives suggested and the testimony that traced his actions. The article follows the courtroom’s scrutiny of intent, seamanship and the consequences of maritime fraud. Some foxing and browning. An authentic standalone article, extracted from the annual volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 11.5 x 19 cms. Category: Celebrated Trials; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).