Our Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Tuesday 21st October 2025

At The Tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson at St Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD

The Trustees of The 1805 Club invite Members and Friends, and their guests, to the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson in the Crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral.

This special commemorative event was created from a shared initiative involving the Royal Navy, our former chairman the late Peter Warwick, and the Cathedral’s authorities.
 

The Service takes place immediately adjacent to Nelson’s tomb in the Crypt, and will begin at 1100 sharp.  Your advised arrival time is 1030. Please enter the Cathedral by the North Door (left-hand side of the building when looking at it from the front).
 

There is no charge for attending the ceremony but donations towards the upkeep of the Cathedral may be made on the day. Donations to The 1805 Club are also strongly encouraged, and may be made by using the button below.
 

Bags will be searched on entry. To assist the Cathedral’s preparations, please email the Secretary of The 1805 Club of your intention to attend, via secretary@1805club.org, with the subject line WREATH2025.
 

British Officers Club of Washington DC - Trafalgar Night Dinner
Sunday 19th October 2025

The British Officers Club, Washington DC, will hold their annual Trafalgar Night Dinner at the Country Club of Fairfax, Fairfax VA, on 19 October. 

As soon as additional details become available, I will send them out to you.  This is always a very enjoyable event arranged by 1805 Club member Peter Pennington.  The event not only includes an excellent meal, but also a great band and dancing.  

Pete Stark - North American Secretary

Dudley Knox Achievement Award Reception - 19th September 2025
Friday 19th September 2025

The Dudley Knox achievement award ceremony and cocktail party will be held at the U.S. Naval Institute Friday, 19 September beginning at 5:15pm at the U.S. Naval Institute. 

Information and registration can be found at https://www.usni.org/events/dudley-knox-achievement-award-reception-0

The McMullen Naval History Symposium - 18th/19th September 2025
Friday 19th September 2025

The McMullen Naval History Symposium takes place on 18-19 September at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. 

I recommend this symposium very highly.  International in scope, it is the premier gathering of naval historians, whose professional presentations run the gamut of topics. 

If you have not already registered for this FREE event, you may do so at https://usna.edu/History/Symposium/index.php. 

This link will also give you additional information on the symposium, including the tentative agenda, security protocol, etc. 

Please note that it is also being presented online.  The 1805 Club will sponsor one of the panels, and have an information table in the reception area.

Battle of the Nile Luncheon - 2nd August 2025
Saturday 2nd August 2025

Our Battle of the Nile Luncheon takes place on Saturday, 2 August, 11:45am at the Mystic BBQ restaurant in Alexandria VA.

Please see the attached flyer for details.  Note that there is a limit of 18 attendees so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend. 

If you have already contacted me, no need to do so again; I have you on the list!

AGM and Members' Day
Saturday 17th May 2025

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The 2025 AGM and Members' Day of The 1805 Club will be held at The Army and Navy Club (The Rag), 36-39 Pall Mall, St James's Square. London, SW1Y 5JN from 10.00 - 15.30.

The Meeting will once again take place in the Army and Navy Club (‘The Rag’), in central London. The Rag was founded in 1837 – which just coincides with The 1805 Club’s period of interest, 1714-1837.

For our AGM we effectively have an entire floor of the Rag, with two major rooms that include lovely naval paintings and models from the Rag’s collections of artwork.

The Library is our social venue for Welcome and Registration, with tea, coffee, and biscuits on arrival, and will later be our lunch venue. The Drawing Room is our business venue, for the AGM before lunch and for our Expert Lecture afterwards.

Our speaker will be CAPTAIN MICHAEL BARRITT MA FNI FRGS RN, formerly Hydrographer to the Navy. Michael is a long-standing member of The 1805 Club (since 2015) and author of ‘Nelson’s Pathfinders’. Very highly praised by our leading naval historians – Hattendorf, Knight, Lambert, and Woodman among others – this remarkable book tells the story of the daring scientific navigators whose literally vital work helped ensure British naval dominance in the conflict with Napoleon.

Return of St. John’s Figtree Parish Register
March 2025

Return of St. John’s Figtree Parish Register, Nevis Ceremony jointly held by The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, The Parish of St. George and St. John Anglican Church and The 1805 Club.

Presentation of Nelson’s Captain’s uniform and tricorn
March 2025

Presentation of Nelson’s Captain’s uniform and tricorn hat Ceremony jointly held by The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society and The 1805 Club.

Visit to Haslar RN Hospital
March 2025

Visit to Haslar RN Hospital and Buckler’s Hard Club visit to these fascinating historical sites.

Midshipman Dale Commemoration Ceremony
Sunday 2nd February 2025

Midshipman Dale Commemoration Ceremony Wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Midshipman Dale at St Peter’s Church (The Chapel of Their Majesties) St George’s Bermuda.

Battle of Cape St Vincent Luncheon
February 2025

Battle of Cape St Vincent Luncheon Alexandria, Virginia.