Journal, 1832-1833.

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Journal, 1832-1833.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56326619

Record of George M. Hooe's journey from his home in Fredericksburg, Va. to join the crew of the CONSTELLATION, and his service aboard her as 2nd Sailing Master (later promoted to 1st Sailing Master) during her cruise of the Mediterranean. The majority of the entries focus on visits to ports such as Naples, Athens, and Port Mahon, with detailed descriptions of the cities and countryside. Another focus of his entries is the conduct of the ship's unpopular Captain George Campbell Read. Hooe relates details of a court martial Read brought against Lieutenants Samuel Lecompte and A.J.D. Browne, Sailing Master William H. Noland and Midshipman J.H. Robertson. A long description of the court martial and the events leading to it make up the central part of the journal, with personal remarks throughout.

1 v. (294 p.)

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Constellation (Frigate)

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Hooe, George Mason.

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Read, George C. (George Campbell), 1787-1862

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Read was CO, East India Squadron (1840), Africa Squadron (1846), and Mediterranean Squadron (1855). From the description of Letter, January 22, 1848. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 46357742 Epithet: Captain of the USS 'Constellation' British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000758.0x000083 George Campbell Read (1787-1862) was an officer in the U.S. Navy. From the description of...