Catalogue description ff. 287-351 William Dampier, Captain, HMS Roebuck. Royal Navy Court Martial, 8 June...

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Details of ADM 1/5262/287
Reference: ADM 1/5262/287
Description:

ff. 287-351 William Dampier, Captain, HMS Roebuck.

Royal Navy Court Martial, 8 June 1702.

Crime: Death of John Norwood, boatswain.

Verdict: Acquitted.

ff. 287-351 William Dampier, Captain, HMS Roebuck.

Royal Navy Court Martial, 8 June 1702.

Crime: Hard and cruel usage of the lieutenant.

Verdict: Guilty.

Sentence: Forfeit all pay due and deemed unfit to command any of HM's ships.

ff. 287-351 George Fisher, Lieutenant, HMS Roebuck.

Royal Navy Court Martial, 8 June 1702.

Crime: Dispute between the captain and the lieutenant.

Verdict: Acquitted.
Date: 1702
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

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