Fully proved

Proved

Fully proved

Proved

Proved

That Mr. De Mayne is guilty of the most palpable neglect in not shaping a course and regulating the distance run, so as to avoid the danger on which the "Kangaroo was wrecked; that after she struck the ground the most effectual measures were not taken to get the ship off: the time being consumed in fruitless endeavours to back the ship off, by means of her sails, when it should have been employed in hoisting out the pinnace, and laying out a stream anchor; and by entrusting the charge of a watch to a gunner's mate, with sufficient superior officers on board for that duty; as well as neglecting to keep the lead going. And that Mr. R. Campbell, acting second master, and Mr.J. Fremely, mate and assistant surveyor, are highly censurable for their conduct on the occasion.

Recommended to mercy. Transported for life.

In consideration of a letter addressed to the Court from the commander-in-chief by which it appears that he has lost his promotion; only dismissed his ship; and his promotion to be stopped for twelve months. To receive 100 lashes, and to be mulct of all his pay. And it appearing to the Court, that William Cross, gun-room steward of the "Druid," who was produced as a witness and sworn and examined on the said trial, did in the course of his examination, prevaricate in his evidence, the Court doth therefore order him to be imprisoned on board the "Magnificent," for the term of Vide, page 151.

two months.

To receive 100 lashes, to be mulct of all pay due to him, and to forfeit and lose all claims of every description which he may be entitled to by reason of his previous servitude. Dismissed his ship; and if confirmed to the rank of lieutenant, to be placed and kept at the bottom of the list of lieutenants for three years; or if he should not be confirmed to that rank, then to be dismissed the service.

In consideration of circumstances, only dismissed his ship, and to be placed at the bottom of the list of assistant surgeons, there to remain for three years.

The master to be dismissed the service, and never again to be entrusted with the charge of one of his Majesty's ships or vessels.

Mr. De Mayne recommended to the favourable consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for placing him on the half-pay list.

Dismissed the service, the rest of the officers and ships' company acquitted.

This sentence

is invalid on the ground of uncertainty.

This sentence, with the recommendation appended to it as far as regards Mr. De Mayne, appears to be inconsistent.

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