Deposition of William Dickinson, late midshipman of His Majesty’s schooner the Gaspee Deposition of William Dickinson, late midshipman of His Majesty’s schooner the Gaspee, page 1

William Dickinson arrived as a Volunteer from Somerton, England in January of 1770. He cross-trained in multiple tasks throughout the ship which means he was on an officer’s track. As a midshipman, Dickinson second in command of the Gaspee on the night of the infamous attack. His detailed account described an attack by 150 men and an exchange of gunfire. Page 1.

William Dickinson arrived as a Volunteer from Somerton, England in January of 1770. He cross-trained in multiple tasks throughout the ship which means he was on an officer’s track. As a midshipman, Dickinson second in command of the Gaspee on the night of the infamous attack. His detailed account described an attack by 150 men and an exchange of gunfire. Page 1.