The U.S. Brig-of-War Somers
The U.S. Brig-of-War Somers. On November 25, 1842, Commander Alexander Slidell Mackenzie overheard rumors of a mutiny on board the Somers. Midshipman Philip Spencer (son of Secretary of War John Canfield Spencer), Boatswain's Mate Samuel Cromwell, and Seaman Elijah H. Small were found guilty by Mackenzie and hung at the yard arm on December 1, 1842. This was a highly controversial decision
Picture No
10587117
Media ID
46861190
Size
5000px x 3205px
(5.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Museum of the City of New York
Date
November 25, 1842
