Publisher's Synopsis
""Minutes Of A Court Martial: Holden On Board His Majesty�������s Ship (1805)"" is a historical document that records the proceedings of a court martial held on board the HMS Superb, a British ship, in 1805. The court martial was held to investigate the conduct of Captain James Holden, who was accused of neglecting his duty during a battle with the French Navy. The book contains the transcripts of the court proceedings, including the testimony of witnesses and the arguments put forth by the prosecution and defense. The presiding officer of the court martial was John Thomas Duckworth, a British admiral who played a prominent role in the Napoleonic Wars. The book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the British Navy during this period, as well as the challenges faced by naval officers in the heat of battle. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in naval history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
