Were the alarming events on board U.S.S. Somers in 1842 actually the only "mutiny" in the U.S. Navy? Were they a mutiny at all? Was the harsh punishment levied upon three suspected plotters--one the troublesome son of a Cabinet member--warranted? The incident inspired parts of several Herman Melville works and the creation of the Naval Academy, and its aftermath was the subject of almost-obsessive public interest. . . .Join us as beloved historian of crime and the macabre Greg Williams dives into this fascinating piece of Naval history. Sponsored by Cape Cod Beer
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 5, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location
Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South Street Hyannis, MA
Fees/Admission
$5 per person; members free IDs checked at the door for those sampling beer
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