Rebellion

Invergordon Mutiny

15 Sep 1931 – 16 Sep 1931 · 57.69° N, 4.17° W

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When
15 Sep 1931 – 16 Sep 1931
Kind
Rebellion
Coordinates
57.69° N, 4.17° W
Description
1931 revolt by sailors of the British Atlantic Fleet

Placed at the town its title names, Invergordon.

Invergordon mutiny

Revolt by sailors of the British Atlantic Fleet in 1931

The Invergordon Mutiny was a mutiny by around 1,000 sailors in the British Atlantic Fleet that took place on 15–16 September 1931. For two days the sailors on the ships of the Royal Navy at Invergordon caused a disturbance and refused to take military orders in a dispute over pay.

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