THE TRAFALGAR CHRONICLE 6 a tale of daring covert intelligence and counter-intelligence operations. Other articles cover a variety of topics and take place in at least a dozen locales across the globe. The subject matter will excite any navy historian. How did Royal Navy commanders fulfill their missions when their men became ill from tropical diseases? Who was Joshua Penny and why did he live in a cave for eighteen months? Who were the last survivors of the Battle of Trafalgar? during the War of 1812, how did Parliament react when the Royal Navy lost single ship battles to the fledgling US Navy? How did Admiral david Porter of the USS Essex meet defeat in Valparaiso? What changed when England coppered her ships in the War for American Independence? What is the historical significance of the name Bucentaur, Villeneuve’s flagship at Trafalgar? What female member of the Portuguese royal family conspired with a British admiral to rule Rio de la Plata in South American? Our esteemed contributors hale from seven countries and four continents; all possessing remarkable credentials in their fields of endeavour. They have given our readers quality in their writing styles, creative approaches to content, and thorough research that, no doubt, absorbed countless hours. The Georgian Era brought the world a wealth of maritime art – and in the Trafalgar Chronicle the carefully selected period illustrations add a meaningful and memorable visual dimension to their words. I commend the director of Seaforth Publishing, Julian Mannering and his staff for the well-managed layout of text and pictures and another stunning cover. I look forward to finding out what the editors garner for next year’s theme: Naval Leadership in the Georgian Era. More edifying reading awaits! AdMIRALSIRJONATHONBANdGCB dL Former First Sea Lord President of the 1805 Club
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