When was it published?

July 30, 1829 in The Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News July 30, 1829

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mediterranean Squadron, Courts Martial, Naval Trials, Com Crane Expedition

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

US naval ships Delaware, Java, Fairfield, and Porpoise at Port Mahon in the Mediterranean, where courts martial tried several officers, leaving only one on duty. Com. Crane's expedition to the Grand Sultan was fruitless, and a distinguished officer was dismissed from the squadron.

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From the Mediterranean.—In a letter published in the 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 marine corps, one lieutenant 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. 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?

Military Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Mediterranean Squadron Courts Martial Naval Trials Com Crane Expedition

What entities or persons were involved?

Com. Crane

Where did it happen?

Port Mahon

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Port Mahon

Key Persons

Com. Crane

Outcome

three lieutenants of the marine corps, one lieutenant of the navy, one surgeon, and two midshipmen had been tried; one only remained on duty. com. crane's expedition to the grand sultan had proved fruitless. an officer of distinction had received notice from high authority that his services in the squadron would be dispensed with.

Event Details

The Delaware, Java, Fairfield, and Porpoise were at Port Mahon, where Courts Martial had been held for a month.