Historedia
Person

Richard Parker

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1797

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Richard Parker, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Spithead and Nore Mutinies

    1797

    Role: Nore mutiny leader; former master's mate disrated and court-martialled in December 1793, re-enlisted as a seaman in early 1797 aboard the brig-sloop Hound

    1. 16 April – 15 May 1797 · Anchorage near PortsmouthMutiny at Spithead

      Sailors at Spithead mutinied from 16 April to 15 May 1797, negotiating through elected delegates for pay, weights, and officer changes.

    2. 12 May 1797 · Anchorage in the Thames EstuaryMutiny at the Nore

      Inspired by Spithead, sailors at the Nore mutinied on 12 May 1797, seizing HMS Sandwich and presenting eight demands to Admiral Buckner.

Sources

  1. Spithead and Nore mutinies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28