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Andrew Melby


NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
First Known Service1698ADM 1/5257
Last Known Service27.10.1698ADM 1/5257

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
169827.10.1698
Speedwell (24) 1690-1701
British 24 Gun
5th Rate Fireship
, Boatswain
ADM 1/5257
27.10.1698 Court Martial : Royal Navy Court Martial Boatswain, HMS Speedwell.   Crime: Mutiny.   Verdict: Guilty of concealing a mutiny.   Sentence: Nine lashes at each of 3 ships in Portsmouth harbour, forfeit all pay due and dismissed form the service.ADM 1/5260

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