wayward_shadows: (Light Bob 1775)
As the need arose during the turbulent years around the turn of the century the marines were called upon to suppress shipboard rebellions 1 and, on the whole, they performed this unpleasant duty admirably. The members of the court which tried the mutineers of the Excellent, for example, were so impressed with the conduct of the marines during the uprising that they sent the commander-in-chief the following memorandum:
The court is highly sensible of the active exertions of the officers
of His Majesty's ship Excellent in quelling the late mutiny on 
board her, and also of the officers, non-commissioned officers 
and private marines of his Majesty's ship Excellent who by their 
firmness in resisting the attempts to seduce them from their duty 
and in opposing men in actual mutiny have proved themselves to 
be well deserving of the late distinguished mark of his Majesty's favour.2



1 - Field, 'The marines in the great naval mutinies, 1797-1802', pp. 720-46
2 - ADM 1/324, R. Stopford et al. to S. Hood, 28 December 1802
sharpiefan: Age of Sail Marines straightening their uniforms (Marines preparing for parade)
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Minor error: St Vincent's instructions are duplicated; the original post is here.
wayward_shadows: (Officer 1775)
From The Lost War: Letters from British Officers during the American Revolution.


Two letters from Lieutenant William Feilding (Marine adjutant) to Lord Denbigh.

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wayward_shadows: (Officer 1805 (2))
From Royal Marines from 1664 to present.

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From Royal Marines 1664 to present.

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wayward_shadows: (Officer 1805 (2))
From Royal Marines 1664 to the present.

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