When was it published?

July 28, 1829 in Phenix Gazette

Foreign News July 28, 1829

Phenix Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mediterranean, Us Navy, Port Mahon, Courts Martial, Com Crane, Grand Sultan, Turk Negotiations

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

US Navy ships Delaware, Java, Fairfield, and Porpoise at Port Mahon in the Mediterranean, where courts martial have tried three lieutenants, one surgeon, and two midshipmen, leaving only one on duty. Commodore Crane's expedition to the Grand Sultan was fruitless. Upcoming negotiations with the Turk mentioned. A distinguished officer to be relieved of duties.

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From the Mediterranean.—In a letter published in the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, it is stated, that the Delaware, Java, Fairfield, and Porpoise, were at Port Mahon, where Courts Martial had been held for a month. Three lieutenants of the navy, one surgeon, and two midshipmen, had been tried; and one only remained on duty. Com. Crane's expedition to the Grand Sultan had proved fruitless. Of the negotiations with the Turk, we shall speak hereafter. An officer of distinction had received notice from high authority that his services in the squadron would be dispensed with.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Mediterranean Us Navy Port Mahon Courts Martial Com Crane Grand Sultan Turk Negotiations

What entities or persons were involved?

Com. Crane

Where did it happen?

Port Mahon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Port Mahon

Key Persons

Com. Crane

Outcome

three lieutenants, one surgeon, and two midshipmen tried by courts martial; only one remained on duty. com. crane's expedition to the grand sultan proved fruitless. an officer of distinction to have services dispensed with.

Event Details

US Navy ships Delaware, Java, Fairfield, and Porpoise at Port Mahon, where courts martial held for a month. Com. Crane's expedition to the Grand Sultan fruitless. Negotiations with the Turk to be discussed later. Officer of distinction notified his services in the squadron would be dispensed with.