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The Association for Scholars and Enthusiasts of the Georgian Maritime Era, 1714-1837

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The 1805 Club is a charity registered in England and Wales: No. 1201272

President: Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB DL Chairman: Captain John Rodgaard USN (Ret)

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The age of sail in the Georgian period was an exciting time of discovery and revolution. Our aim is to inspire greater understanding of the achievements of the maritime world of the 18th and 19th centuries. The 1805 Club takes its name from the iconic Battle of Trafalgar which gave Nelson his acclaimed place in history and confirmed the role of the Royal Navy in asserting sea power.

Through our programme of commemorative initiatives, publications, research and education, we are building a global community open to enthusiasts of naval history from all backgrounds. We invite you to join us on our voyage, recognising the role of the world’s sailing navies of the Georgian period (1714-1837) and promoting their legacy into the modern seafaring age.

On this Day – 17th June 1798

To Sir William Hamilton from the Bay of Naples, searching for the French Fleet but concerned at the advance of the French Army: ‘If the Enemy have Malta, it is only as a safe harbour of their Fleet, and Sicily … read more

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Our Conservation History

The 1805 Club was founded in 1990 to preserve and care for the memorials and graves of those associated with the sailing navy of the Georgian era. They are a vital yet often neglected part of Britain’s naval heritage.

Current Projects

  • Two Gifts for the People of Nevis
  • A replica of Nelson’s uniform in the rank of Captain RN
  • NHCS & St. John's Anglican Church Team Up to Host Historic Event

Education

Education is a key aim of The 1805 Club, expanding worldwide public knowledge of all aspects of the international maritime story – life at sea, technology, exploration, commerce, combat and more – in the Georgian Era, 1714–1837

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Memorials

One of the original objectives of The 1805 Club was the conservation of graves and other memorials of the men who fought in the Georgian Royal Navy 1700–1837, read more about it here.

Research Databases

We are continuing to develop and maintain databases which will be of interest to researchers, scholars and maritime enthusiasts of the Georgian era, 1714–1837.

  • Officers 1793-1815
  • Men at Trafalgar
  • Memorial Log
  • Trafalgar Roll

Publications

The 1805 Club publishes original research and reprints rare documents and keepsakes.

Regular publications consist of our news magazine The 1805 Dispatches which is published every two months and sent to members via email, and also available online free. The Kedge Anchor is published and posted to members twice a year. The Trafalgar Chronicle is also published annually and includes full-length articles by members and other notable historians which is available to members via their subscription and to the general public through Seaforth Publishing.

  • The 1805 Dispatches
  • Trafalgar Chronicle
  • Kedge Anchor
  • North America

The 1805 Club is the official custodian of The Trafalgar Way from Falmouth to the Old Admiralty in London

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  • The Chairman's Dispatch

    Regular updates from The 1805 Club’s Chairman.  See the archive.

  • Admiral Lord Nelson

    Visit Admiral Lord Nelson's own blog www.admiralnelson.org.

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    • Navy Records Society
    • The New Royal Marines Museum
    • Seaforth Publishing
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The 1805 Club is a charity registered in England and Wales: No. 1201272
President : Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB DL Chairman : Captain John Rodgaard USN (Ret)

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