Discontent among sailors at the Nore, a Royal Navy anchorage in the Thames Estuary, overflowed in riotous mutiny in May 1797. The sailors led by Richard Parker, a former officer, voted president of the fleet by the mutineers, wanted an end to impressment, unequal pay, poor quality rations, and better leave entitlements and the removal of cruel officers.

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Size: 3086px × 4594px
Location: The Nore, Royal Navy anchorage, Thames Estuary, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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