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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The raid was successful, although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenants in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the [[prize money]], approximately 8,000 dollars (Spanish?)as rewards to crew members he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, Sir Hyde Parker offered to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. ''Hermione'' was renamed ''Retaliation'' and then ''Retribution''. There were three other [[Royal Navy]] ships named ''Hermione'' after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The raid was successful, although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenants in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the [[prize money]], approximately 8,000 dollars (Spanish?)as rewards to crew members he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, Sir Hyde Parker offered to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. ''Hermione'' was renamed ''Retaliation'' and then ''Retribution''. There were three other [[Royal Navy]] ships named ''Hermione'' after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot; </del>A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer &<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">amp; </del>Stationer.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot;</del>Times<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot; </del>Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </ins>A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">"</ins>Times<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </ins>Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Aquinashttp://wiki.hmssurprise.org/phase3/index.php?title=HMS_Hermione&diff=11785&oldid=prevOvaritomefu at 11:20, 18 November 20102010-11-18T11:20:41Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The raid was successful, although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenants in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the [[prize money]], approximately 8,000 dollars (Spanish?)as rewards to crew members he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, Sir Hyde Parker offered to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. ''Hermione'' was renamed ''Retaliation'' and then ''Retribution''. There were three other [[Royal Navy]] ships named ''Hermione'' after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The raid was successful, although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenants in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the [[prize money]], approximately 8,000 dollars (Spanish?)as rewards to crew members he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, Sir Hyde Parker offered to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. ''Hermione'' was renamed ''Retaliation'' and then ''Retribution''. There were three other [[Royal Navy]] ships named ''Hermione'' after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </del>A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">"</del>Times<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </del>Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot; </ins>A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer &<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">amp; </ins>Stationer.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot;</ins>Times<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">&quot; </ins>Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Ovaritomefuhttp://wiki.hmssurprise.org/phase3/index.php?title=HMS_Hermione&diff=10940&oldid=prevJane S at 11:34, 5 January 20092009-01-05T11:34:30Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>''Surprise'' was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, fifty or so leagues west and seaward of Porto Cavallo, and intercept ''Hermione'' when she sailed for Havana. ''Surprise'' remained on station until provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. Having received information that ''Hermione'' was still at Porto Cavallo, and believing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The captain led the pinnace, the first [[lieutenant]] led the launch, the [[carpenter]] the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to proceed to loose the mizzen topsail. A second division was comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for some of the men to board and attempt to take the ''Hermione'' in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>''Surprise'' was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, fifty or so leagues west and seaward of Porto Cavallo, and intercept ''Hermione'' when she sailed for Havana. ''Surprise'' remained on station until provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. Having received information that ''Hermione'' was still at Porto Cavallo, and believing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The captain led the pinnace, the first [[lieutenant]] led the launch, the [[carpenter]] the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to proceed to loose the mizzen topsail. A second division was comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for some of the men to board and attempt to take the ''Hermione'' in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">In 1797, '''''HMS Hermione''''' 32, [[Post Captain (rank)|Captain]] Hugh Pigot was assigned to the West Indian Station. For reference, the [[mutiny|mutinies]] at [[Spithead]] and [[Nore]] took place in April and May of 1797. On September 21, 1797 Captain Pigot ordered topsails be reefed. Unhappy with the speed of the evolution, he ordered the last man off the yard be flogged. The topmen were in a panic to get down, and three fell to their deaths. Capt. Pigot ordered the bodies thrown overboard, with no honors rendered. That night the crew mutinied, killed the officers and sailed to [[Venezula]], where the ship was handed over to the [[Spain|Spanish]], and renamed Santa Cecilia.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">This incident is rather infamous, and is mentioned in the [[Aubrey-Maturin series|Canon]], but with no indication it refers to the cause of the ''Hermione'' mutiny. Even Captain Hamilton describes it thusly "...commanded by Captain Hugh Pigot, a very indiscreet but well intentioned young officer, and from some severities on his part, occasioned the seamen the most outrageous and barbarous mutinies ever recorded in naval history." </ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">It was rumored that ''Hermione'' was to leave Porto Cavallo, on the Spanish Main (Venezula) for Havana. Captain Hamilton of the ''[[HMS Surprise (ship)|HMS Surprise]]'' offered to lead a cutting out expedition while the ''Hermione'' was re supplying at Porto Cavallo, and permission was granted by Sir Hyde Parker, [[Commander in Chief|CiC]] at [[Jamaica]]. At that time ''Surprise'' was armed with 32 guns, all [[carronade]]s, and staffed by 200 men. Admiral Parker provided Hamilton with a [[barge]] and twenty men, Hamilton's crew being short handed from disease.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">''Surprise'' was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, fifty or so leagues west and seaward of Porto Cavallo, and intercept ''Hermione'' when she sailed for Havana. ''Surprise'' remained on station until provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. Having received information that ''Hermione'' was still at Porto Cavallo, and believing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The captain led the pinnace, the first [[lieutenant]] led the launch, the [[carpenter]] the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to proceed to loose the mizzen topsail. A second division was comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for some of the men to board and attempt to take the ''Hermione'' in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">The raid was successful, although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenants in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the [[prize money]], approximately 8,000 dollars (Spanish?)as rewards to crew members he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, Sir Hyde Parker offered to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. ''Hermione'' was renamed ''Retaliation'' and then ''Retribution''. There were three other [[Royal Navy]] ships named ''Hermione'' after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">==References==</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952. </del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> In 1797, Hermione 32, Captain Hugh Pigot was assigned to the West Indian Station. For reference, the mutinies at Spithead and Nore took place in April and May </del>of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1797. On September 21, 1797 Captain Pigot ordered topsails be reefed. Unhappy with </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">speed </del>of the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">evolution, he ordered the last man off the yard be flogged. The topmen were in a panic </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">get down, and three fell to their deaths. Capt. Pigot ordered </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">bodies thrown overboard, with no honors rendered. That night the crew mutinied, killed the officers </del>and <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">sailed to Venezula, where </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">ship was handed over to </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Spanish, </del>and <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">renamed Santa Cecilia.</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The full title page </ins>of the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">pamphlet reads: " A Narrative </ins>of the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Circumstances that led </ins>to the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">attempt </ins>and the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">particulars of </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">boarding </ins>and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">capturing </ins>of the Hermione <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Frigate </ins>in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1799</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">By Admiral </ins>Sir <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Edward Hamlton</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">BART</ins>., <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">K</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">C</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">B</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> Midhurst</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Sussex: T</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">E</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Goodner</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Printer & Stationer</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">"Times" Office</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">MDCCCXCI</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates </ins>to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1891, if my memory serves</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">There is </ins>an <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">appendix written by Hermione L</ins>.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">F. Cubitt</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">great grand daughter </ins>of Sir <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Edward </ins>Hamilton, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">dated October 1952</ins>.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">This incident is rather infamous, and is mentioned in the Canon, but with no indication it refers to the cause </del>of the Hermione <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">mutiny. Even Captain Hamilton describes it thusly "...commanded by Captain Hugh Pigot, a very indiscreet but well intentioned young officer, and from some severities on his part, occasioned the seamen the most outrageous and barbarous mutinies ever recorded </del>in <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">naval history</del>.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">It was rumored that Hermione was to leave Porto Cavallo, on the Spanish Main (Venezula) for Havanna. Captain Hamilton offered to lead a cutting out expeditition while the Hermione was re supplying at Porto Cavallo, and permission was granted by </del>Sir <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Hyde Parker</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">CiC at Jamaica</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">At that time Surprise was armed with 32 guns</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">all carronades, and stafed by 200 men</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Admiral Parker provided Hamilton with a barge and 20 men, his crew being short handed from disease</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Surprise was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, 50 or so leagues west and seaward of Porto Cavallo, and intercept Hermione when she sailed for Havannah</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Surprise remained on station until provisions were nearly expended</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Having received information that Hermione was still at Porto Cavallo, and believuing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The Captain led the pinnace</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the first Lieutenant led the launch, the Carpenter the jolly boat</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to procede to loose the mizen topsail</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">A second division comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The general plan was for soem of the men </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">board and attempt to take the hermione in tow</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">If the raiders were discovered and </del>an <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The raid was successful</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">although Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct </del>of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the second division, and did not name the lieutenatns in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the prize money , approximately 8,000 dollars ( Spanish?)as rewards to crew mwmbers he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, </del>Sir <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Hyde Parker offerd to name the ship after </del>Hamilton, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">but he declined. Hermione was renamed Retaliation and then Retribution. There were three other Royal Navy Ships named Hermione after this, the last scrapped in 1997</del>.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div> In 1797, Hermione 32, Captain Hugh Pigot was assigned to the West Indian Station. For reference, the mutinies at Spithead and Nore took place in April and May of 1797. On September 21, 1797 Captain Pigot ordered topsails be reefed. Unhappy with the speed of the evolution, he ordered the last man off the yard be flogged. The topmen were in a panic to get down, and three fell to their deaths. Capt. Pigot ordered the bodies thrown overboard, with no honors rendered. That night the crew mutinied, killed the officers and sailed to Venezula, where the ship was handed over to the Spanish, and renamed Santa Cecilia.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div> In 1797, Hermione 32, Captain Hugh Pigot was assigned to the West Indian Station. For reference, the mutinies at Spithead and Nore took place in April and May of 1797. On September 21, 1797 Captain Pigot ordered topsails be reefed. Unhappy with the speed of the evolution, he ordered the last man off the yard be flogged. The topmen were in a panic to get down, and three fell to their deaths. Capt. Pigot ordered the bodies thrown overboard, with no honors rendered. That night the crew mutinied, killed the officers and sailed to Venezula, where the ship was handed over to the Spanish, and renamed Santa Cecilia.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>This incident is rather infamous, and is mentioned in the Canon, but with no indication it refers to the cause of the Hermione mutiny. Even Captain Hamilton describes it thusly "...commanded by Captain Hugh Pigot, a very indiscreet but well intentioned young officer, and from some severities on his part, occasioned the seamen the most outrageous and barbarous mutinies ever recorded in naval history." </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>This incident is rather infamous, and is mentioned in the Canon, but with no indication it refers to the cause of the Hermione mutiny. Even Captain Hamilton describes it thusly "...commanded by Captain Hugh Pigot, a very indiscreet but well intentioned young officer, and from some severities on his part, occasioned the seamen the most outrageous and barbarous mutinies ever recorded in naval history." </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>It was rumored that Hermione was to leave Porto Cavallo, on the Spanish Main (<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">enezula</del>) for Havanna. Captain Hamilton offered to lead a cutting out expeditition while the Hermione was re supplying at Porto Cavallo, and permission was granted by Sir Hyde Parker, CiC at Jamaica. At that time Surprise was armed with 32 guns, all carronades, and stafed by 200 men. Admiral <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">PArker </del>provided Hamilton with a barge and 20 men, his crew being short handed from disease. Surprise was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, 50 or so leagues west and seaward of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Portr </del>Cavallo, and intercept Hermione when she sailed for Havannah. Surprise remained on <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">stationuntil </del>provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">HAving </del>received information that Hermione was still at Porto Cavallo, and believuing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The Captain led the pinnace, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The </del>first Lieutenant led the launch, the Carpenter the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to procede to loose the mizen topsail. A second division comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for soem of the men to board and attempt to take the hermione in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship. The raid was successful, although <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">t </del>Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenatns in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the prize money , approximately 8,000 dollars ( Spanish?)as rewards to crew mwmbers he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal,<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">JAmaica</del>, Sir Hyde Parker offerd to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. Hermione was renamed Retaliation and then Retribution. There were three other Royal Navy Ships named Hermione after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>It was rumored that Hermione was to leave Porto Cavallo, on the Spanish Main (<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Venezula</ins>) for Havanna. Captain Hamilton offered to lead a cutting out expeditition while the Hermione was re supplying at Porto Cavallo, and permission was granted by Sir Hyde Parker, CiC at Jamaica. At that time Surprise was armed with 32 guns, all carronades, and stafed by 200 men. Admiral <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Parker </ins>provided Hamilton with a barge and 20 men, his crew being short handed from disease. Surprise was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, 50 or so leagues west and seaward of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Porto </ins>Cavallo, and intercept Hermione when she sailed for Havannah. Surprise remained on <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">station until </ins>provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Having </ins>received information that Hermione was still at Porto Cavallo, and believuing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The Captain led the pinnace, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the </ins>first Lieutenant led the launch, the Carpenter the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to procede to loose the mizen topsail. A second division comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for soem of the men to board and attempt to take the hermione in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship. The raid was successful, although <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </ins>Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenatns in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the prize money , approximately 8,000 dollars ( Spanish?)as rewards to crew mwmbers he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Jamaica</ins>, Sir Hyde Parker offerd to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. Hermione was renamed Retaliation and then Retribution. There were three other Royal Navy Ships named Hermione after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div></td></tr>
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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The information for this article comes from a reprint of a pamphlet originally authored by Sir Edward Hamilton, Captain of HMS Surprise at the time of the events described.<br />
The full title page of the pamphlet reads: " A Narrative of the Circumstances that led to the attempt and the particulars of the boarding and capturing of the Hermione Frigate in 1799. By Admiral Sir Edward Hamlton, BART., K.C.B. Midhurst, Sussex: T.E.Goodner, Printer & Stationer."Times" Office. MDCCCXCI. Reprinted. MDCCCXCI translates to 1891, if my memory serves. There is an appendix written by Hermione L.F. Cubitt, great grand daughter of Sir Edward Hamilton, dated October 1952. <br />
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In 1797, Hermione 32, Captain Hugh Pigot was assigned to the West Indian Station. For reference, the mutinies at Spithead and Nore took place in April and May of 1797. On September 21, 1797 Captain Pigot ordered topsails be reefed. Unhappy with the speed of the evolution, he ordered the last man off the yard be flogged. The topmen were in a panic to get down, and three fell to their deaths. Capt. Pigot ordered the bodies thrown overboard, with no honors rendered. That night the crew mutinied, killed the officers and sailed to Venezula, where the ship was handed over to the Spanish, and renamed Santa Cecilia.<br />
This incident is rather infamous, and is mentioned in the Canon, but with no indication it refers to the cause of the Hermione mutiny. Even Captain Hamilton describes it thusly "...commanded by Captain Hugh Pigot, a very indiscreet but well intentioned young officer, and from some severities on his part, occasioned the seamen the most outrageous and barbarous mutinies ever recorded in naval history." <br />
It was rumored that Hermione was to leave Porto Cavallo, on the Spanish Main (enezula) for Havanna. Captain Hamilton offered to lead a cutting out expeditition while the Hermione was re supplying at Porto Cavallo, and permission was granted by Sir Hyde Parker, CiC at Jamaica. At that time Surprise was armed with 32 guns, all carronades, and stafed by 200 men. Admiral PArker provided Hamilton with a barge and 20 men, his crew being short handed from disease. Surprise was ordered to cruise off Cape de la Velea, 50 or so leagues west and seaward of Portr Cavallo, and intercept Hermione when she sailed for Havannah. Surprise remained on stationuntil provisions were nearly expended, and then sent in the ships boats to obtain information. HAving received information that Hermione was still at Porto Cavallo, and believuing he would not meet her at sea, Hamilton planned the cutting out expedition without consulting anyone on board. The Captain led the pinnace, The first Lieutenant led the launch, the Carpenter the jolly boat. These three boats were to board, cut the bower cable, and two men to procede to loose the mizen topsail. A second division comprised of the black cutter, the gig and the red cutter. The general plan was for soem of the men to board and attempt to take the hermione in tow. If the raiders were discovered and an alarm raised, all were to board and take the ship. The raid was successful, although t Captain Hamilton was not pleased with the conduct of the second division, and did not name the lieutenatns in his public letter. Captain Hamilton gave his portion of the prize money , approximately 8,000 dollars ( Spanish?)as rewards to crew mwmbers he believed had acted properly. On arrival at Port Royal,JAmaica, Sir Hyde Parker offerd to name the ship after Hamilton, but he declined. Hermione was renamed Retaliation and then Retribution. There were three other Royal Navy Ships named Hermione after this, the last scrapped in 1997.</div>Lwi