New Web Site

[Binnacle]

239 years of trials. Hanging, Flogging

[Binnacle]

Sorry - wrong foot -

Hanging, Flogging, Burning and Transportation across the Seas.

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/index.jsp

[benjidog]

Interesting site - thanks Binnacle!

Brian

[Binnacle]

Thanks Brian, many interesting marine related trials. Who would ever have thought a British shipmaster could be found to be of unsound mind !!! - ref No. t18460202-494. Pumped in "sextant" and got 26 trials. entered "chronometer" and got 4 hits. Lengthy reading and the lawnmower sits idle.

[billyboy]

Great site full of interesting reading. Punch in Propeller and read that one!

[Binnacle]

Pump in Billy and read #5 (6th. Sept. 1732)

Be careful Billy (lol)

[billyboy]

ha ha ha! always hoped i wouldnt be found out too!