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Court Martial Report on Commodore Barron and the Chesapeake
The court reports on Commodore Barron aboard the Chesapeake during the June encounter with HMS Leopard. It finds Barron negligent for not preparing the ship for battle and failing to command effectively, though he is credited with courage during the fight. The Chesapeake was prematurely surrendered, while other officers and crew are praised for conduct. The document outlines charges under the U.S. Navy rules and threats of court martial for cowardice or dereliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chesapeake
James Barron
Esquire
Hampton Roads
Mediterranean Sea
Barron
Mediterranean
Eady
Jane
Lynnhaven Bay
Leopard
Fea
Cape Henry
Ation
CU. States
Congress of
U. Staes
U. States
Humphries
Cathex
Sia Chia
Navy
U. S
Altho
Richmon
Committee of Claims
J. Randolph
Samuel Chafe
Corporation of
New York
Rhea
New Orleans
Oliver Evans
G. Granger
Denson
Randolph
Senate
M'Cormick