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July 25, 1906
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In April 1797, English sailors mutinied for higher pay. Delays led to another mutiny on HMS London, where Admiral Colpoys was imprisoned after marines killed some mutineers. Parliament granted the pay increase on May 10, and the king pardoned them.
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Sailors on Strike.
That English soldiers or sailors should strike for more pay in a way such as we are accustomed to in trades sounds impossible, but such things have occurred, the last time being in April, 1797, when the sailors demanded higher wages and literally struck, otherwise mutinying. The "admiralty agreed to meet their demands, but, not doing so at once, the sailors aboard the London struck or mutinied again, and for ordering the marines to fire, thereby killing some men, Admiral Colpoys and his captain were made prisoners by the sailors. On May 10 a special act was passed granting the increased pay, and the king pardoned the mutineers.—London Telegraph.
That English soldiers or sailors should strike for more pay in a way such as we are accustomed to in trades sounds impossible, but such things have occurred, the last time being in April, 1797, when the sailors demanded higher wages and literally struck, otherwise mutinying. The "admiralty agreed to meet their demands, but, not doing so at once, the sailors aboard the London struck or mutinied again, and for ordering the marines to fire, thereby killing some men, Admiral Colpoys and his captain were made prisoners by the sailors. On May 10 a special act was passed granting the increased pay, and the king pardoned the mutineers.—London Telegraph.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Sailors Mutiny
Higher Wages
Admiral Colpoys
1797
What entities or persons were involved?
Admiral Colpoys
Sailors
Where did it happen?
Aboard The London
Story Details
Key Persons
Admiral Colpoys
Sailors
Location
Aboard The London
Event Date
April 1797, May 10
Story Details
English sailors mutinied in April 1797 demanding higher wages. After the admiralty agreed but delayed, sailors on the London mutinied again, killing some men when marines fired on orders from Admiral Colpoys, whom they imprisoned. On May 10, a special act granted increased pay, and the king pardoned the mutineers.