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January 25, 1825
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Mutiny on brig Lancaster: Four crew seized Capt. Donaldson en route from St. Thomas to St. Johns, P.R., but were overpowered by mate and passengers. Mutineers imprisoned in fort awaiting U.S. trial; one, Kelly, threatened murder. Captain and mate injured.
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Full Text
Mutiny.—We learn by the brig Monroe, from St. Thomas, that the brig Lancaster, Capt. Donaldson, sailed from that port on the 24th ult. for St. Johns, P. R. Capt. D. returned to St. Thomas again on the 1st of January for men, four of his crew having mutinied. They first seized him by the throat, but owing to the timely assistance of the mate and passengers, the mutineers were overpowered and secured. On the arrival of the brig at St. Johns, they were put in the Fort, there to remain till a U. S. vessel should arrive to bring them home for trial. One of them, named Kelly, after being put in irons, told them that they might thank God he was secured, for if he had been at liberty half an hour longer, they would have been all murdered. The captain and mate were considerably injured in the struggle.—N. Y. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Mutiny
Ship Mutiny
Crew Revolt
Naval Crime
Captain Assault
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Donaldson
Kelly
Where did it happen?
Brig Lancaster From St. Thomas To St. Johns, P. R.
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Donaldson
Kelly
Location
Brig Lancaster From St. Thomas To St. Johns, P. R.
Event Date
24th Ult. To 1st Of January
Story Details
Four crew mutinied by seizing Capt. Donaldson by the throat en route to St. Johns; overpowered by mate and passengers and secured. Imprisoned in St. Johns fort awaiting U.S. vessel for trial. Kelly threatened murder if not secured in irons. Captain and mate injured.