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Mint:
Birmingham
Issuer:
Jervis, Edward J., Earl St Vincent
Artist:
Küchler, Conrad Heinrich
Ruler:
George III (1760-1820)
(Inferred)
The Mutiny on the Nore, which occurred in 1797, was the second of two that year in protest against the erosion of sailors' pay by inflation, living conditions aboard ship and various changes in the way the Navy expected its men, many of whom were conscripts impressed for the ongoing Revolutionary War with France, to serve under the flag. The unrest spread rapidly, and the Admiralty's refusal to concede led to a short-lived blockade of London by the rebel fleet, whose leaders' aims had become more widely revolutionary. Throttling supply to the mutineers resulted in their surrender in the face of starvation, and 29 men were hanged and many transported to Australia.
In the midst of the Mutiny one ship which did not join the uprising was the ex-French HMS Ville de Paris, then flagship of Admiral Edward Jervis, Earl St Vincent. In testimony to this loyalty, the Earl had this medal struck for the Petty Officers, seaman and marines of his vessel; it was issued in 1800.
The silver issue which is concerned here was that made to the Petty Officers; beyond this, however, the identity of the recipient is unknown. Lester Watson bought this medal from the London dealers Seaby in 1933.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt Seaby 1933
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 47.6 mm
Weight: 25.52 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
Production date: AD 1800
Inscription present: Bust of Earl St Vincent facing left with laurel wreath around
Inscription present: Laurel wreath around soldier and marine right and left shaking hands
Accession number: CM.1200-2009
Primary reference Number: 141294
Watson Catalogue: 93
Ordering: M-0083
Previous object number: LW.0083
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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