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There was an alleged plot aboard the brig that resulted in three Seaman being hanged without court-martial on charges of Plan to Mutiny. Midshipman Phillip Spencer, Boatswain's Mate Samuel Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small were all ordered to be hung by Captain Alexander Mackenzie on 1 December 1842. The USS Somers is the only United States ship that had a mutiny leading to the execution of anyone. The Captain was exonerated of any wrongdoing.
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When was USS General Taylor created?
USS General Taylor was created in 1842.
What has the author Harrison Hayford written?
Harrison Hayford has written: 'Melville's prisoners' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation 'Melville's \\' -- subject(s): American Novelists, Biography, Friends and associates 'The Somers mutiny affair' -- subject(s): Somers (Brig : 1842-1846)
Where is the Somers Library in Somers located?
The address of the Somers Library is: Route 139, P.O. Box 443, Somers, 10589 0443
What is the birth name of Nick Somers?
Nick Somers's birth name is Nicholas Somers.
Where is the Somers Historical Museum in Somers Connecticut located?
The address of the Somers Historical Museum is: 9 Battle St, Somers, CT 06071
What is the birth name of Cap Somers?
Cap Somers's birth name is Fredrick Grant Somers.
What is the birth name of Daryl Somers?
Daryl Somers's birth name is Daryl Paul Somers.
What is the birth name of Debroy Somers?
Debroy Somers's birth name is Somers, William Debroy.
What is the birth name of Evan Somers?
Evan Somers's birth name is Evan Carlos Somers.
What is the birth name of Harry Somers?
Harry Somers's birth name is Harry Stewart Somers.
Where is the Somers Historical Society in Somers New York located?
The address of the Somers Historical Society is: Po Box 336, Somers, NY 10589
Where is the Somers Point Branch Library in Somers Point located?
The address of the Somers Public Library is: 2 Vision Boulevard, Somers, 06071 1913
