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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)

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.

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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

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

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.

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.