The 1805 Dispatches #25.01 February 2025 2 of 8 thank him for the many years that he has dedicated to the Club, and coincidentally it was Bill’s 90th birthday. Bill took the helm as chairman after the untimely death of our beloved chairman Peter Warwick. Not only did Bill steady the helm, but his vision did much to influence the Club’s future course; a course that unabashedly makes it known that The 1805 Club is the one international naval history charity that is dedicated to the promotion of the history and legacy of the age of sail during the Georgian era. It was an honour to be able to attend and to tell Bill this in person. Looking at the enclosed Events Diary, there is a great deal planned. I hope you will agree with me that 2025 holds considerable promise, especially as 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of The 1805 Club. The success that we hope to achieve this year and in the out years is due to the dedication of my fellow trustees, council members and project managers. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication. I look forward to working with all again this year. Finally, I do hope that 2025 has started off well for all of you and your family. I hope to see many of you around the waterfront this year. Yours aye, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR BILL WHITE The Rt. Hon. The Earl Howe GBE PC (a good friend and honorary member) invited us all to a Prosecco Afternoon Tea in the Cholmondeley Room, House of Lords, marking The 1805 Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award to, and the 90th birthday of, Bill White. Recently joined members may be unaware that Bill has been a most splendid and influential Chairman, serving as John Rodgaard’s immediate predecessor. Tables for eighty guests were occupied primarily by Club members together with one from Bill’s other club, the London Corinthian Sailing Club, and sixteen from the Society for Nautical research and neighbours and friends. The Club President, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB DL, attended, as did Chairman Captain John Rodgaard USN Ret, who crossed the Atlantic with his wife, Dr Judy Pearson, for the event. As this publication is digital, it has been decided to use many of the pictures taken by our official photographer, Club member Paul Dalton, and a fuller article will appear in the spring edition of The Kedge Anchor.
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