The 1805 Dispatches #25.01 February 2025 4 of 8 UPDATE ON NEVIS PROJECT By Dr Judy Pearson On Monday, 3 February, I had the pleasure and honour to meet with His Excellency Dr. Kevin M. Isaac, High Commissioner to the UK for St Kitts and Nevis at Kensington Court, London. I briefed him about The 1805 Club and the two Nevis projects: the conservation of the St John’s Figtree Church register and the replica of Nelson’s captain’s uniform, which will be donated to the Nevis Maritime Museum. I told him about The 1805 Club’s connection with the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society and the events that will take place on Nevis on 9 March. Dr Isaak was most gracious, saying he was happy to know the information and would inform his colleagues. In addition to his long career in the diplomatic service, he is also a poet – and he gave me a book of his poetry! THE TRAFALGAR WAY AT WHITCHURCH SILK MILL Look lively, Club members, and anyone else who wants to come! Kathy Brown will tell the story of the historic journey from Falmouth to the Admiralty made by Lt John Lapenotiere in November 1805. He was bringing the official news of Britain’s victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, but with news of the death in action of Lord Nelson. After sailing into Falmouth in HMS Pickle, he embarked on the 271-mile journey, which took him across the country from Cornwall to London. He passed through Whitchurch during his journey. All tickets must be booked in advance. In aid of Living Weaving Heritage at the Mill. Please note tea and coffee will be available for donation. Doors open at 6.30pm. Photograph by kind permission of kind permission of the 1805 Club. (c) Paul Clarke https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/event/trafalgar-waytalk/ 1805 CLUB MEMBERS ATTEND PEARL HARBOR COMMEMORATIVE DINNER IN FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA Experience gained in the navies of the Georgian period influence naval actions today, so eight 1805 Club members attended this year’s Naval Order Pearl Harbor Commemorative Dinner held at the Fairfax Country Club in Fairfax, Virginia. December 7, 2024 marked the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1941. Each year the National Capital Commandery of the Naval Order of the US honours this event and its historical significance. All eight Club members hold dual membership in both the Naval Order and The 1805 Club. The evening’s activities consisted of cocktails, the singing of the national anthem, an invocation, dinner, a guest speaker, a toast, a benediction, and the emcee wishing everyone a safe trip home. Mr. Peter Pennington, 1805 Club member, was responsible for the venue and managed the audio-visual presentations. Club members Judy Pearson, John Rodgaard, and David Mattingly were on the planning committee. 1805 Club members at the Pearl Harbor Commemorative Dinner: L – R - Peter Pennington, John Prevar, John Rodgaard, Judy Pearson, Jeff Johnson, David Mattingly, and Ralph Day. Not shown: Nathan Bein.
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