THE TRAFALGAR CHRONICLE 6 foundation for the development of the greatest military industrial complex the world had seen, until it was surpassed by America’s own military industrial complex of the twentieth century. I wish to convey my warm congratulations to the editors and the writers who have contributed to another engaging Trafalgar Chronicle — BZ! In closing, I want to recognise the passing of one of the Trafalgar Chronicle’s prolific contributors, Charles Fremantle. As with his cousin Tom, also a frequent contributor to the Chronicle, Charles was a direct descendant of a long line of Fremantles who served with distinction in the Royal Navy. This included another Thomas Fremantle who was ‘Nelson’s Right Hand Man’. With his retirement in 1991, Charles could boast that the Fremantles had 214 years of unbroken service in the Royal Navy. You are relieved, Sir. We have the watch. AdMIRALSIRJONATHONBANdGCB dL Former First Sea Lord President of the 1805 Club
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