Talk:Philip Spencer (sailor)/Archive 1

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Without a lawful court-martial?

The opening sentence of the article asserts that Philip Spencer "...was hanged for mutiny without a lawful court-martial."

The article, as currently written, clearly states that a court martial was held on board the Somers and a naval court of inquiry exonerated Captain Mackenzie of any wrongdoing. On what basis is it then asserted that Spencer was hanged "without a lawful court-martial"? Beetfarm Louie (talk) 00:01, 5 August 2018 (UTC)

Spencer was not court-matialed. Rather the offers held a meeting where they decided to hang him. Spencer was never given a chance to defend himself. He was accused, but never actually mutinied. The evidence is also very slim. And he could have easily been held in the brig for the remainder of the voyage, to be properly tried back home. So yes, he was hanged "without a lawful court-martial", which is murder and should have resulted in the hanging of the captain as well as the officers who supported his decision in the meeting. --133.56.199.80 (talk) 04:53, 10 December 2019 (UTC)

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