The 1805 Dispatches #21.03 June 2021 3 of 5 The copy deadline for the autumn Kedge Anchor is 21 September 2021 Please never hesitate to offer articles for publication in KA, whoever you are. Vice-Admiral Sir George Murray (1759-1819) served in the Royal Navy during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and had an enduring friendship with Nelson, who personally requested that he be appointed as his Captain of the Fleet in 1803. He was in that post for the chase of Villeneuve across to the West Indies and back and, in fact, though promoted to rear-admiral on 23 April 1804, declined to hoist his flag, preferring to remain with Nelson. When Nelson sailed to join the fleet blockading Cadíz, Murray stayed in England to deal with family business following the death of his father-in-law, but Nelson decided not to appoint a replacement – which Nicholas Tracy, in his Who's who in Nelson's Navy: 200 Naval Heroes (2006) said was because, “none but Murray woulddo”. Murray became mayor of Chichester in 1815, and it has been decided that a statue by Vincent Gray of Murray with Nelson will be initially erected outside the Council House. The sculpture has been completed, but fundraising continues to enable the statue to be cast in bronze and placed on a stone plinth, and a permanent site is sought. Nelson and Murray in Chichester, UK Never forget that there is a whole treasure trove of interesting stuff on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The1805Club/ 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. Do You Have Naval Ancestors? We are interesting in hearing from anyone, member or not, worldwide, if they have ancestors in one of the world’s navies in the Georgian era (1714-1837). We would like information on who they were, their rank, where they served, which theatre of war if applicable, any actions in which they took part, what happened to them, etc. Any information provided will be added, with your permission, to our vast resource of naval history that is gradually being collated into a form that will eventually be accessible to researchers online, and may even be expanded to form an article inThe Kedge Anchor. Do not let your ancestors be forgotten! Iain Mackie, a Club member in Cornwall, has contacted us about Sir William Hoste’s medals and wine coolers, which the family have decided to sell. Speaking for Sir William’s five times great granddaughter, he said: “After considerable thought we have now made the difficult decision to part with these historic medals. Owning them has been a great honour, but it has also been a considerable responsibility and we believe now is the time to share the achievements of our illustrious forebears with a wider audience.” See p5 for details A presentation by the Naval Historical Society was introduced thus: “A retrospective of Lord Nelson's early years as noted British naval historian Stephen Howarth [Club Secretary and former Chairman], who co-authored NELSON: THE IMMORTAL MEMORY with his father, provides a chronological overview of the young sailor's career and insights into those who influenced his development as one of Britain's greatest admirals. Stephen Howarth then is joined by famed fellow historian Andrew Lambert, who offered his own insights, as well as Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE, RN, who offered insights on how the Nelson mystique has carried down through generations. Additionally, Admiral James Foggo III, USN, remarked upon the exemplary leadership that Admiral Nelson epitomized.” You can still catch it at: Nelson at Sea 250 We expect to publish, in the next edition of the Kedge Anchor, reviews of Napoleon’s Admirals, by Richard Humble, published by Casemate Publishers and Marine Chronometers by Commander Rupert T Gould, published by the Antique Collectors’ Club (for which ACC are offering a limited-time 30% discount to Club Members, after the review is published) Nelson at Sea 250 Medal Sale – Sir Wm Hoste Future Book Reviews
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