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The Association for Scholars and Enthusiasts of the Georgian Maritime Era, 1714-1837
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.
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
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.
The 1805 Club is the official custodian of The Trafalgar Way from Falmouth to the Old Admiralty in London
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