Inquiry and Dismissals
- When
- October 1779
- Where
- Massachusetts General Court
- Part of
- Penobscot Expedition
A Massachusetts committee blamed Saltonstall's lack of spirit and energy; he was dismissed from the Navy in October 1779, and Revere was dismissed from the militia.
The Massachusetts General Court's Committee for Enquiring into the Failure of the Penobscot Expedition found the failure primarily resulted from the 'want of proper Spirit and Energy on the part of the Commodore,' that he discouraged offensive measures, and that the fleet's destruction stemmed from his failure to oppose pursuing enemy ships. Saltonstall was dismissed from the Continental Navy for ineptitude the following October, and the expedition also resulted in Revere's dismissal from the Massachusetts Militia.
Sources
- Penobscot Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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