The 1805 Dispatches #22.01 February 2022 2 of 5 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 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. 35 = Average; 50 = Good; 65 = Very Good; 70+ = Amazing! Answers on page 4 USS Constitution has made history…again! I January 2022, USS Constitution bid a fond farewell to Cdr John A. Benda and warmly welcomed Cdr Billie June (BeeJay) Farrell, the first woman to take command of “Old Ironsides.” It's a defining moment in the Ship's 224year history as the first female took the helm in January. As this incredible news made its way across the country and even the world, those interested were invited to meet these decorated U.S. Navy leaders in a free virtual event! It was also the first time a public audience was invited to meet both commanders and to celebrate in advance of the change of command. On Wednesday, January 19 at 1PM ET, the USS Constitution Museu "Captains of USS Constitution: Hail & Farewell," celebrated these two historic commanding officers in a dynamic online programme; the first opportunity to hear directly from Cdr Benda and Cdr Farrell before the change of command. What are the plans for the future of the Ship? And of course, whose home state has the better signature dish? You may be able to pick this up post-event at https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org BTW, did you know that Constitution was the inspiration for Acheron, the French ‘phantom ship’ in the filmMaster and Commander, Far Side of the World, starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany as Capt Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin. A message was received from The 1805 Club Secretary, Stephen Howarth, when hewas lecturing on a Christmas cruise tour aboard Fred Olsen’s BOLETTE: “On 22 December I was in La Coruña and some instinct led me to the place shown in the attached photo. Nice gin and fabulous mussels in a spicy tomato sauce. As you can tell, I am always thinking of copy for the TD.” We hope other members follow this fine example and send us details of their successes, and failures, with regard to vittles. Your Editor recently ‘found’ that Sir Thomas Slade, the designer of HMS Victory, is buried in St Clement’s Churchyard in Ipswich, UK, where there is a memorial in his honour. This discovery was only new to him, however, as it is already recorded on The 1805 Club Memlog, but no less exciting for a few minutes. SATISFIED SECRETARY USS CONSTITUTION SIR THOMAS SLADE REFOUND IN IPSWICH Internationalism is a hugely valuable part of The 1805 Club's character and, therefore relevant news items from members of all nations are strongly welcomed for TD. Ideally, they should be about 300 words, give or take a hundred, with images where possible. If you send something longer, then it may have to go intoKA, where they can be as long as you like and will be equally welcomed (but may get edited to fit). Never fear lack of experience – It did not stop me. Ed. INTERNATIONAL NEWS NEEDED EDITORIAL Happy New Year from me, everyone, and thanks for your support. There have been times when there is nothing much to report, but times they are achanging and it is all looking good for the near future. It will soon be spring!
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