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The article says "he was relieved of his post after Drury's death by Admiral Robert Stopford, who had arrived from the Cape. This angered Broughton, who felt that Stopford had exceeded his authority, and who applied for a court-martial, which was ultimately rejected."
That's a bit vague. Like, who applied for a court-martial, Stopford or Broughton? And why? I checked the ref but it goes to a book which I don't have. Moriori (talk) 00:20, 31 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]
The existing wording is succinct but I find it neither vague nor confusing. Dury put Broughton in charge of the expedition. Drury died (on 4 March). Broughton went ahead with the expedition anyway (sailing on 4 June). Broughton arrived at Batavia (on or around 9 August), where he met Stopford. Stopford thought himself the senior officer and assumed command. Broughton felt that Stopford was outside the limits of his station (Cape of Good Hope). Broughton applied for a court-martial. The Admiralty refused the request. What is it you think needs adding?--Ykraps (talk) 06:56, 31 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]
