EDITORIAL One of the hopes attached to Having met many Club members both the Anglican chapel (restored 2011, this newsletter is that it will here in my home territory of Menorca, our 300th anniversary). These also attract the attention of and at other Club events, I was buildings are directly under the main people who are not already delighted to be invited to write again tower in the photo. Club members members of about the Isla del Rey, site of the first- have yet to see this new development, The 1805 Dispatches #21.01 The 1805 Club. ever purpose-built Royal Naval and there is much more! The first floor February 2021 Membership of The 1805 Club Hospital. We hope to organise another of the main building is being turned is open to everyone, every- enjoyable and educational visit some into a Centre of Interpretation for the where, who supports the time in 2021, once the COVID crisis history of Menorca, and we already purposes of the Club and has settled and freedom of travel is have English and French rooms in shares its interests. Its historical again facilitated. place, plus another showing the and social events are marked The photo here shows the whole development of the Port of Mahon, THE1805by their genuinely friendly hospital structure as DISPATCHES seen today. Built from its return to Christianity in 1287 atmosphere. in 1711 by the to service to present day. More rooms are under Issue 21.01 Consequently, it is further their substantial Mediterranean fleet, it construction. hoped that this newsletter will latterly reverted to operating as a Another really exciting innovationFebruary 2021 appear in various new online Spanish military hospital after the opening in 2021 will be in the long, venues, so we encourage its British left finally in 1802, and it low Admiral Langara Building sited in disseminationTHENEWSLETTER and only ask that remained in service untilOFTHE 1964, when front1805 of the main CL hospital.UB The world- you clear it with the editor it was abandoned and fell into ruin. renowned modern art promoters, before doing so. A group of dedicated volunteers, Hauser & Wirth, are opening their mainlyw Spanishww. and18 British,05c startedlub. toorg FIRST gallery in the Mediterranean to [email protected] restore the building and reclaim its showcase a rolling collection of contentsTHE and surrounds VIEW in 2004,FROM and THEleadingBRIDGE international artists and have done a remarkable job with very sculptors in a fabulous location (items EDITORIAL (Geraint Day, Clublimited Vice-Chairman, funds but huge commitment and Kathy not Brown, for sale so Director, no pressure!). The They will Trafalgar Way) under the leadership of General Luis afford us a warm VIP welcome. This Alejandre OBE. will greatly uplift the profile of History Is Recent Bill White, the Club Chairman,The 1805 Club decision is to share aincorporated Menorca, much as organisation.the Guggenheim Details of significant part of its Libor grant with has proved in Bilbao. us was hugely appreciated, and taking a rest from scribing his message that(More will details accompanyabout the Club visit will appear the AGM notice. Nelson was at the battles of enabled the creation of a magnificent in future issues once the travel situation to members for this“Church issue. Hall He or Vestry” has adjacent to The Reviewclarifies.) Team, meanwhile, Trafalgar, , Nile, passed the drafting duty this time to the have been taking a detailed look at the St Vincent, Santa Cruz de two of us. 'business' of what we do. Tenerife and Calvi all within There is more public scrutiny and To help us take stock, at the end of just three lifespans of your regulation of charities nowadays than 2020 we commissioned an Editor. If your Editor had 30 years ago when the Club was independent Membership and Sadly,formed. we hear thatIt isDerek now more important to Marketing review. Our consultant has been born just three Hayes, the well-respected Life Presidentensure of the internal Nelson systems are shipshape. made several recommendations which Society, died of old age on 28 lifespans back, he would March 2020,The 116 Council days after has delegated some of will deliver vital improvements to The Mary, his wife of 65 years. have been old enough to Derekits work enjoyed working to a governance with subcommittee 1805 Club’s operations. The team is members of The 1805 Club serve on Victory’s quarter- researchingand to aspects a finance of subcommittee.Isla del Rey (King’snow Island), working Menorca hard on building a plan deck at the Battle of Nelson’sAnother life. group of CouncilImage provided members by Lorraine Ure, that courtesy will of Isla make del Rey Foundation us more resilient and Trafalgar. (the Review Team) has been looking at help us deliver greater value to our future prospects, to help The 1805 members and to the public1of4 at large. Younger readers may Club move forward and thrive in the If there is any upside from the think history is old, but trust next three decades. current pandemic with its restrictions After the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and meetings in person, it is me, it isn’t. We all learn induced delay we shall be holding that it has given new importance to life more about, and learn more an annual general meeting (AGM) in online. This creates an opportunity for from history, every time we early May. It will be conducted via the The 1805 Club to adapt, to share more look into it. And today’s Zoom online videoconference system. knowledge, to become more inclusive navies also learn from naval A formal notice will go out shortly, and to reach a wider audience. It is history, where else are they plus the usual call for nominations for time for us to 'Be more digital'. Council, so do watch your email inbox We have lots of ideas about how to going to find out what to do? or letterbox. achieve this, but to do so we must first Keep looking – it is relevant. One AGM item will be to seek lay some foundations. An early approval to apply to the Charity recognition is our need to involve [email protected] Commission for England and Wales more people in shaping the Club’s (our main regulator) to change the future. We will shortly be conducting a Club’s legal status from unincorporated member survey on some key aspects of charity to becoming a charitable our plan. Then, within months, we will be introducing new delegated committees to support Council in areas like Events and Projects, Marketing & PR, and Content & Publications. In due course, we’ll be appealing for new faces to energise these committees with fresh skills and ideas. Stay tuned for more on this and other changes, as our plan gains ground.

You will have seen in the press that a Crowdfunding site exists, with the aim of keeping Beatty’s (alleged) medical chest in Britain. Go to https:// Botany Bay. Detail from www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-a-part- 'Sirius & convoy going in: Supply & agents division in the bay. 21 Janry 1788.' William Bradley, watercolour from ‘A Voyage to New South Wales’, 1802+. of-royal-navy-medical-history if you State Library of New South Wales. https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/stories/first-fleet-ships want to help.

1 of 5 The 1805 Dispatches #21.01 February 2021 Old Royal Naval College Chapel Unfortunately, this year the service in The Immortal memory could not take place, due to the health restriction in place because of Covid19. However, at the normal Sunday morning service on 10 January, Nelson was not forgotten, as this extract from Rev Pat Mann’s Letter to the Congregation, dated 10 January 2021, shows: “...This week is the Second Sunday of Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ. We also mark what is known as the “Immortal Memory” of Admiral Lord Nelson. You will remember that Nelson’s body lay in state in the Painted Hall before his funeral in St Paul’s Cathedral on 9 January 1806. We shall be live again on Facebook and YouTube for the Sunday service. Here is the YouTube link: https:// www.youtube.com/c/OrncOrgGreenwich/live The services are able to be watched later in the day and can also be found on the Old Royal Naval College website Chapel page.’...

Sermon given by Rev Patricia Mann on 10 January at the ORNC, broadcast on YouTube. (Edited version - the full transcript may be published in the spring edition of The Kedge Anchor)

“Water is one of those things that we seem to take for granted in life. In this country we only have to turn on a tap and be given the gift of clean water for washing and drinking. As an island nation we are surrounded by water and when we are able, so many of us find walking beside water restorative. Water can of course be destructive in storm or flood, it will find a way to penetrate the cracks in a building or the places where our coat is not waterproof in the rain. Our bodies are sixty percent water and without it we will die. Perhaps it’s no wonder that if water is so important to life that we find it mentioned at the very start of the Bible. [...... ] And it seems to me that the very nature of water is a helpful metaphor for the nature of God for us to call to mind today. In what feels as a dark and troubling time for our country and the world – God, like water, is to be found everywhere. In every nook and cranny of our lives, the parts we share with others and the bits we’d rather keep hidden, God’s light of love can shine as it shone on the waters at the creation of the world. In the pattern of our calling to live according to the life and teaching of Jesus, the Spirit of God can rest upon us too and give us strength to face whatever this life brings us. Admiral Lord Nelson, whose memory we commemorate today, was very familiar with the nature of water and the nature of God. As a boy growing up beside the sea and the child of a Christian minister, God and water were the constant background to his life. As a sailor Nelson learnt to respect the power of the sea and the importance of water for life aboard ship. As a Christian, he always acknowledged that he did all things in the power of God’s spirit. Here in this Chapel beside the river Thames, the presence of God and the presence of water are our constant too. In this week, as we continue another prolonged period of lockdown, we might call to mind the constant that is the loving spirit of God in our lives, each time we turn on the tap or take a shower or have a drink. As the Spirit of God moved across the face of SHIP’S WORD WHEEL the waters, and rested upon Jesus at his baptism, may we Take a ten-minute break and know this same spirit and draw strength as God’s people find as many words as have always drawn strength from the knowledge that God possible, using the letters in is indeed with each of us in whatever we face. May it be so. the wheel. Each must use the hub letter and at least 3 Amen” others, only once. No plurals (if only made with by adding Never forget that there an ‘s’ or ‘es’), no foreign is a whole treasure words not in common usage trove of interesting stuff in English, nor proper nouns. frequently updated on There is at least one nine- our facebook page letter word to be found. https://www.facebook.com/The1805Club/ Answers on page 4

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John Rodgaard has sent this urgent message, and we have added an Trailer extra page to TD this time, for the full transcript of the In the spring edition of Call for Papers. The Kedge Anchor, we “Every two years, the United States Naval Academy’s Naval History will feature an article Department holds its McMullen Naval History Symposium. This provided by John Wills symposium is considered one of the top symposia of its kind in the about the Birchen Edge world, and since 2015, The 1805 Club has sponsored members and stones, telling the story of non-members to present their papers. In 2019, The Club sponsored two three boulder stones in panels with three presenters each. The Club has also provided a modest Derbyshire named honorarium to each presenter. Victory, Royal Sovereign In the past, the McMullen was held on the grounds of the Naval (spelt Soverein) and Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Unfortunately, because of the COVID Defiance. restrictions, this year’s symposium will be virtual. It will be held between 23-24 September 2021. Professor Evan Wilson, at the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, has put together two panels for the McMullen. The subject of the first one will deal with the ‘causes and consequences of ’s exile and escape from Elba’. Besides Evan, fellow Club member, Dr. Samatha Cavell, and one of the War College’s students, Commander Josh Weiss, USN will comprise the panel. The second panel will present papers on the topic addressing ‘the The copy deadline for challenges for navies operating at a distance, 1750-1815’. At this juncture, two panels have been formed. But, it doesn’t mean the next Kedge that Club members cannot submit a proposal. Email me at Anchor is [email protected] if you are interested in submitting a paper 21 March 2021 and or attending (virtually) this year’s McMullen. For more about the symposium, see the announcement.” Please never hesitate to offer articles for publication in KA, The Society for Nautical Research feature the following in their recent blogs: whoever you are. “Dr Sam Willis speaks to Professor Felipe Fernãndez-Armesto, one of the world’s leading authorities on global history. A Always remember to British historian with Spanish roots who writes on world history, Fernãndez-Armesto keep an eye on The offers a unique and comparative perspective Trafalgar Way at on the importance of the sea in national histories. [...] You may never think about Mal Nicholson, Owner/ www.thetrafalgarway.org Captain HMS Pickle, has maritime history the same way ever again….” It contains a fascinating Go to https://snr.org.uk/the-mariners-mirror- had this original 1805 podcast/the-challenges-and-rewards-of- Times newspaper article series of articles by Bill about Trafalgar and the loss maritime-history/ White, about how TTW “Dr Sam Willis discusses the of Admiral Lord Nelson infamous Hermione mutiny of 1797 with the reframed by Clr Sgt Steve came into existence. “Rasher” Bacon, the Mess naval historian Angus Konstam. In 1797 the Go to https://mailchi.mp/ British HMS Hermione was serving on President on HMS Victory, the Jamaica Station during the French something quite rare that thetrafalgarway/how-the- the members will enjoy. Revolutionary war. Under the sadistic and trafalgar-way-came-about mercurial Captain Hugh Pigot the ship He is also working on a became a floating hell as he flogged his men project to create an and ruled his ship through terror. [...]” medical operating scene on Go to https://snr.org.uk/the-mariners-mirror- Pickle, for visitors to see. podcast/the-royal-navys-bloodiest-mutiny- Watch this space, in The murder-and-mayhem-on-hms-hermione/ Kedge Anchor. If you are a student or budding author seeking an opportunity to get your research published, The 1805 Club are always looking for interesting original and relevant articles for inclusion in The Kedge Anchor, our twice-yearly magazine, whether or not you are a member. Contact the Editor.

3 of 5 The 1805 Dispatches #21.01 February 2021 The Nevis Historical & Conservation Nelson's seal from SHIP’S WORD

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, the time, a happy occasion. where she was beached in 1799. ACADEMITE

NAVAL TERMS THAT HAVE We are past that time when ‘COME ASHORE’ members need to confirm Toe the line – Originally used when their membership, by paying the ship’s company were mustered, their membership when each sailor would step forward subscription. to a line marked on the deck and then If you have any doubts, then give his name and place of duty on board. Ashore it has come to denote a please check with Barry recognition of authority and a Scrutton that you have paid willingness to obey the rules. and are in good standing.

The Newsletter EDITORIAL POLICY. ISSUEANDCOPYDATES for Anyone Interested in Theeditor hasfull editorial The proposed issue dates for The 1805 responsibilityforthe newsletter. Views Despatches are: The 1805 Club expressed in the newsletter are those of PURPOSE. Thepurpose of this individual authors, unless claimed by February, April, June, August, October newsletter is to supportand advance theeditor.A rticlesw hich appear do and December. the Club’s objectives.The newsletter notexpress the officialpo sitionof The Anyone wishing to contribute an providesanyone who is interested 1805 Clubon any subject unless article or news item to the editor for with brief items of news about the specifically noted as such.Content of inclusion in the newsletter should do Club and its activities, in the hope contributionsto the newsletter may be so by the beginning of the month that the it can help the club attract edited for grammar, space allocation, preceding the issue in which it is to be wider interest in naval history and or tobetter servethe purpose of the inserted. Any articles that are not new members. Much of the content newsletter. Contributorswishing tobe time-specific can be submitted at any will be a précis of articles that will alerted to editorial decisionsshould time, with a note advising him of that appear in The Kedge Anchor,the notify theeditoratthetimethat their fact. six-monthly Club magazine. contributionis submitted. Otherwise All copy is welcome, thesubmission will be published but not all copy may be used! within the scope of the editorial policy. THE 1805 CLUB Contact details: Hon.North American Secretary, The 1805Club The 1805 Clubwas founded in1990and JohnC urtis, 6089 Guildhall Court, Burke, Virginia 22015 broadly: Hon.Club Secretary,The 1805 Club USA •Promotes ande ngages in the 9 Brittains Lane,Sevenoaks, Kent,TN13 Email:jo [email protected]; preservation of monuments and 2JN, UK Telephone: 1-321-591-6123. memorials relating to the Royal Email: [email protected] Or: Mark Billings, Navy and seafaring peopleo f the Telephone: 01732 453176. Hon Canadian Secretary, The 1805 Club later sailing-navy era; and 4000 Marlowe Avenue, Montreal, Quebec •Promotes research into and For a membershipa pplicationdetails please H4A 3M2 Canada education about the Royal Navy, contact: Email:[email protected] merchant maritime service and other BarryScrutton, Telephone: 1-514-296-1641 state navies of the same era; and Hon. Membership Secretary,The 1805 Club • Organises relevant cultural, historical 1 Cambus Road,London,E164AY, UK Visit our website: www.1805club.org and social events. Email:[email protected] Or see us on Facebook, Twitter and Telephone: 020 7476 1215. The Clubis charity No. 1071871, Instagram registered in England and Wales. Or to join go to: Or: Capt.John A. Rodgaard (USN Ret.), Join The 1805 Club

4 of 5 The 1805 Dispatches #21.01 February 2021 2021 McMullen Naval History history of the United States and the wider world Symposium Call for Papers remain rich areas of research and scholarship. 23-24 September 2021 The History Department of the United States Naval Academy invites proposals for papers to be presented at the 2021 McMullen Naval History Symposium on any topics related to American or world naval and maritime history. Proposals should include a one page vita and an abstract of no more than 250 words which summarizes the research and its contribution to historical knowledge, collated in a single PDF or Microsoft Word file. Panel proposals (made up of three presenters, a chair, and a commenter) are highly encouraged, and should include all relevant material on the presenters, as well as a one-page vita for the chair and commenter. Proposal deadline: 16 February 2021. Email proposals to U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD [email protected] by #McMullen21 midnight. The program committee anticipates this year’s conference may be be presented in an all-virtual format due to COVID-19 This year, 2021, marks the 100-year anniversary restrictions. A policy on travel stipends will be of the Washington Naval Conference. This announced following a final decision on format. event, the first multilateral naval disarmament The USNA History Department will make an conference in modern history, brought announcement confirming the format of the delegations from nine different nations to conference by May 2021 and will announce a Washington D.C. to discuss naval armament draft program by mid-June; papers are due to reductions and interests in the Far East. The the committee and to panel chairs/commenters conference resulted in multiple treaties that by 16 August 2021. affected the future of naval warfare and On-line registration for the conference will international relations. Arguably, the most begin in late May of 2021. There will be no travel influential agreement signed was the Five- stipends available due to the virtual format of the Power treaty which limited the warship tonnage conference. Financial support for this of the five most powerful signatories, the United conference comes from the generosity of the States, Great Britain, Japan, France, and Italy. McMullen Sea Power Fund established in honor 200 years ago, the US Navy was actively of Dr. John McMullen, USNA Class of 1940. The engaged in counter-piracy operations in the committee will publish a volume of proceedings West Indies. The actions of the swashbuckling in the New Interpretations of Naval History crews onboard ships such as the brigEnterprise Series, containing a selection of the best papers and sloop of warHornet , would cement a heroic presented, at a future date. legacy of the early 19th-century American naval Further information on the 2021 McMullen forces as they fought to clean up the pirate- Naval History Symposium will be available infested waters of the Carribean Sea. And 300 online atwww.usna.edu/History/Symposium . years ago, in 1720, Russian and Swedish naval Specific inquiries may be directed to the forces were embroiled in the Battle of Grengam Symposium Director, Dr. Virginia Lunsford, PhD, in the Baltic Sea. This battle, the finalguerre or the Deputy Director, Commander Stan Fisher, d'escadre of the Great Northern War, led to the USN, PhD via the email address listed above. signing of the Treaty of Nystad in 1721, effectively shifting the balance of power in News Item Europe for decades to come. Member of The 1805 Club, Charles Medhurst, ex Like the open sea, naval and maritime RN, was invited by Paddy Rogers, Director of The history has no defined boundaries on its NMM, to join him in laying a Wreath at the influence on society. From operational history, to Memorial on Cutty Sark on November 11th 2020, social history, to political history, and every as Charles was at The D Day Landings and in the approach in between, the naval and maritime Pacific War.

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