I would be interested in the American version of this, as I have a court case between my great grandfather (a seaman) and his first mate and Captain of the Katherine J. Ireland for cruel and unusual treatment, if I recall the exact terms correctly. I would like a newspaper look up to get all of the data. it's probably in the Globe, as he was of Boston, MA, but it might be in another paper. I have seen part of the report and know that the mate and Captain lost the case. at least, they had to pay a fine. would someone with access to the newspaper archives please check for the reports on the case of Charles Wagner and send them to me? this was in and around August of 1884. thank you for your help. Cornelia