The 1805 Dispatches #24.06 December 2024 6 of 9 The General Order was read by Captain Neil Downing RD, RN: “The almighty God whose arm is strength, having of his great mercy been pleased to crown the exertion of His Majesty's Fleet with success in giving them a complete victory over their enemies on the 21" of this month; and that all praise and thanksgiving may be offered up to the throne of Grace for the great benefits of our country and mankind, I have thought proper that a day shall be appointed of general humiliation before God, and thanksgiving for his divine mercy and his constant aid to us in the defence of our country’s liberties and laws, without which the utmost efforts of man are nought, and direct therefore that a day shall be appointed for this holy purpose.” Issued by Admiral Lord Collingwood on board the frigate Euryalus, off Cape Trafalgar, 22 October 1805 The Bidding followed, given by The Reverend Canon Philip Banks, Precentor, Canon in Residence; Nelson's Prayer was then read by POC William Wooler, South West Area Sea Cadets, after which The Canon in Residence gave a brief address, followed by The Lord’s Prayer, The Naval Prayer, the Wreath Laying [that of The 1805 Club, laid by Ed.] and the Blessing given by The Canon in Residence. After the ceremony, a wreath was laid at the tomb of AdmiralThe Lord Collingwood. And then those who could went to lunch. Member David Buttery posted on Facebook: “I'm rather pleased with my photos of this cannon in the sunset on the banks of the River Yare. It's an 18th century gun that was used as a fence post at the arsenal over the river as many were. The adjacent plaque [not shown], says it was rescued, restored and placed here on a replica gun carriage made by local students.” WREATH TO NELSON LAID AT ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL WREATH TO NELSON LAID ABOARD HMS VICTORY The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of the City of Portsmouth, with the Consort of Lady Mayoress, were present on board HMS VICTORY for the wreath-laying there. Club members present included Stephen Howarth, trustee Kate Jamieson, and her father Andrew Jamieson (who designed the Coronation Invitation). The band was excellent and toeing the line of RN Commodores came good – after instruction. The image on the far right shows good progress at the current stage in the longterm repairs of Victory.
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