The 1805 Dispatches #20.04 December 2020 2 of 4 SHIP’S WORD WHEEL Take a ten-minute break and find as many words as possible, using the letters in the wheel. Each must use the hub letter and at least 3 others, used only once. No plurals (if only made with by adding an ‘s’ or ‘es’), no foreign words not in common usage in English, nor proper nouns. There is at least one nine-letter word to be found. Answers on page 4 2020 Trafalgar Day Wreath-Laying at St Paul’s... Genevieve St George writes: It was only two weeks before the event that I discovered a service would take place, limited this year to only five attendees, because of C-19. For the same reason there would be no Sea Cadets, who normally send three attendees. Admiral Lord West, former First Sea Lord, gallantly attended at very short notice to lay the Wreath at Nelson’s Tomb. He also read the General Order and laid the Wreath at Collingwood’s tomb (which was done last year by the Collingwood sisters). I asked him very late on the Monday, and he confirmed late on Tuesday. It was wonderful to have such a senior officer present at such short notice. Many, many thanks to him – BZ as they say! Never forget that there is a whole treasure trove of interesting stuff frequently updated on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The1805Club/ ANYONE INTERESTED IN NAVAL HISTORY Adam Preston, one of our ‘Lt Lapenotieres’, is seeking support for an epic television drama mini-series that he hopes to get produced, but has first to demonstrate an audience for. You can help by visiting www.trafalgar.tv ...and at Greenwich 1805 Club member Charles Medhurst provided this photo of the Wreaths and other memorials laid by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Royal Navy Association, and others. Genevieve St George adds: There could not be the usual large service at Pleasaunce Park, but they were not forgotten. There is a very good exhibition called ‘Black Greenwich Pensioners’, exploring the hidden histories of Black RN personnel and running until 21 February 2021 at the ORNC Visitor Centre. Captain John Quilliam Sixty-nine gallant Manxmen served at the Battle of Trafalgar, their names now listed on a memorial stone overlooking the harbour of the Isle of Man’s capital, Douglas. The first name listed is that of John Quilliam, who was First Lieutenant in HMS Victory at the battle. At Trafalgar, Quilliam helped steer Victory into battle from the gun room, her wheel having been shot away. Lt Quilliam became a full Captain on Christmas Eve 1805, barely two months after Trafalgar. The next edition of the Kedge Anchor will contain a feature on him. (Picture by David Charles Romans shows Captain Jack Ronan,MN, having just unveiled the statue.)
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