The 1805 Dispatches #21.05 October 2021 3 of 6 The Trafalgar Way 13th October 2021 - Royal Lymington Yacht Club This talk on The Trafalgar Way is being given free by Kathy Brown, in return for donations. See homepage of https://www.thetrafalgarway.org/ and https://www.thetrafalgarway.org/talks We were recently sent this photograph of a framed plaque at the Trafalgar Bridge in Swansea. The inscription reads: ‘The Battle of Trafalgar was a decisive point in the wars with revolutionary France, 1793-1815, cementing Britain’s naval supremacy and removing the threat of invasion. On 21st of October 1805, the Royal Navy under Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson intercepted the combined French and Spanish fleets of the Cape of Trafalgar as they sailed from the Port of Cadiz in Spain. In the ensuing battle the French and Spanish lost two-thirds of their fleet while no British ship was lost. Nelson, the hero of the battle, died on board HMS Victory at about 4:30 pm, by which time he knew that he had achieved an overwhelming victory. This plaque was unveiled on 21st October 2005 by Commodore R.C. Hastie, CBE, CStJ, RD*, JP, RNR, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan. On the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. In the proud remembrance of those men who served. Over 100 Glamorgan men fought at Trafalgar, including more than sixty from Swansea and its surrounding villages. Twenty-four men from Wales served under Nelson in the Ship’s Company of HMS Victory.’ [Note: This image detached itself from the sender. Please advise me who sent it. Ed.] In The 1805 Club there are invariably vacancies for volunteers to come forward to help out in various ways. Not the least of these is the requirement for a Sub-Editor of The 1805 Dispatches every two months and The Kedge Anchor twice a year. The jobs do not need prior editorial experience as on-thejob training on constructing layout, on procurement of copy and on style will be provided by the Editor. What is needed, however, is the ability to read and write, preferably in English (if only to make life easier for the Editor). It is not an onerous job and can be quite satisfying, and fun, and the successful holder may one day be capable of becoming the Editor. VISIT THE TRAFALGAR BRIDGE IN SWANSEA, GLAMORGAN, WALES 1805 CLUB VACANCIES Never forget that there is a whole treasure trove of interesting stuff on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The1805Club/ The British Officers Club of Washington DC will be holding its annual Trafalgar Dinner on Saturday, October 23 from 1800 - 2150 at the Fairfax Country Club. It is open to members of The 1805 Club. This is a black tie dinner and the cost has tentatively been set at $110. Please hold the date if you are interested in attending. Pete Stark will send out additional registration information as soon as it becomes available. From personal experience Pete can attest that this is an extremely enjoyable event. Do not forget the King's Maritime History Seminar on 18 November which will be: ‘The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (22-25 July, 1797): Horatio Nelson vs. Antonio Gutiérrez’ By Justo Hernandez, Universidad de Laguna https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-battle-of-santa-cruz-de-tenerife-22-25-july-1797-horatio-nelson-vs.-antonio-gutierrez BOC, Washington DC Trafalgar Dinner, Saturday October 23, 2021 What is even more important than job vacancies for volunteers is the need for new members. If you are not a member, and are concerned at missing out on all the fun, please contact Membership Secretary, Barry Scrutton – a very welcoming individual who will be delighted to hear from you. Click on : Barry Scrutton
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