Posted on Jul 17, 2016

The Straight Dope: Has there ever been a mutiny aboard a U.S. naval vessel?

Capt Daniel Goodman

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I merely thought this was of historical interest, honest, given whqtnid read of what happened in the port Chicago incident submitted here before, very little known stuff....

The Straight Dope: Has there ever been a mutiny aboard a U.S. naval vessel?

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PO3 Steven Stinnett

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I had to take a law class in Graduate School for my M.A. major, and it is not well know , however there was ONE MUTINY in the 1970's aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. Upon leaving port all the black sailors tried to take over the ship, it was stopped immediately by the Marine Detachment, they were confined in the chow hall, the Captain made a political decision to return to port where it became the Admiral responsibility. To make it short, the black sailors said that they were not given the opportunity for good rates, was their main concern. Over 700 sailors involved, I believe they only prosecuted three court martial, only 70 Captain Mast, 150 X.O. Inquiry, the rest dismissed.

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Capt Daniel Goodman

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I follow, I'd seen mention of it Iin the other related stuff I'd sent in, I'd seen something about the constellation, though I hadn't looked much at it, many thanks.

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Sgt Tom Cunnally

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there has never been a mutiny in the United States Navy

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Capt Daniel Goodman

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I realize...I just always found the stories recounted here interesting, that's all, honest, many thanks.

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Capt Daniel Goodman

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http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/port-chicago-mutiny-0

Someone else on here had mentioned the basic story, and i just recalled hearing about this other account, as well, honest....

Port Chicago Mutiny (1944) | The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed

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