Nautical related Taverns.

[Speedwell lass]

While visiting the South Coast Rob and I noticed the lovely variety of Inn Signs!
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Eileen

[Naharaht]

In Norfolk we have more than one tavern named after a famous local sailor.
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[Bligh]

My contribution is

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

Here is the sign from the pub in my village. It depicts a ship sailing off the end of the world.

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[Bligh]

We also have one in Notts, about three miles from where we live.

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Rob.

[Speedwell lass]

Another one in Wareham

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Eileen

[Bligh]

Here is my follow up from our neck of the woods in Central Nottingham.

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Born in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stapleford,_Nottinghamshire), he was the son and heir of John Borlase Warren of Stapleford and Little Marlow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Marlow). He entered Emmanuel College (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_College,_Cambridge), Cambridge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_University) in 1769, but in 1771 entered the navy as an able seaman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Able_Seaman_(rank)). In 1774 he became member of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Great_Britain) for Great Marlow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Marlow_(UK_Parliament_constituency)); and in 1775 he was created a baronet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baronet), the baronetcy held by his ancestors, the Borlases (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Borlase_(disambiguation)), having become extinct in 1689.

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Sir John Borlase Warren.

On the 12th of Dec. 1780 he married Caroline daughter of Lt.-Gen. Sir John Clavering. She died in 1839.

His career as a seaman really began in 1777, and two years later he obtained command of a ship. In April 1794, as Commodore (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_(rank)) of the frigate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigate) squadron off the north west French coast assisting in the blockade of Brest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brest,_France), Warren and his squadron captured a number of French (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France) frigates (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigate). In 1795, he commanded one of the two squadrons carrying troops for the Quiberon expedition (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_France_(1795)) and in 1796 his frigate squadron off Brest is said to have captured or destroyed 220 vessels. In October 1798, a French fleet — carrying 5,000 men — sailed from Brest intending to invade Ireland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland). The plan was frustrated in no small part due to the squadron under his command during the Action of 12 October 1798 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_12_October_1798).


In 1802, he was sworn of the Privy Council (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privy_Council_of_the_United_Kingdom) and sent to St. Petersburg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petersburg) as ambassador extraordinary, but he did not forsake the sea. In 1806 he captured a large French warship, the Marengo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Jean-Jacques_Rousseau_(1795)), at the Action of 13 March 1806 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_13_March_1806). He was commander-in-chief on the North American Station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America_and_West_Indies_Station) from 1807 to 1810. He became an admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral) in 1810, and was commander-in-chief on this Station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America_and_West_Indies_Station) again from 1813 to 1814. While in Halifax he determined the late commander John Shortland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Shortland)'s dog had been stolen from London and brought to Halifax. He had the dog returned to London to Shortland's widow. During the British invasion of Maryland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland) in 1814, he led a detail of British troops that occupied Havre de Grace (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland) and set fire to much of the town, including the home of Commodore John Rodgers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rodgers_(1772%E2%80%931838)). He died on 27 February 1822. His two sons predeceased him. His daughter and heiress, Frances Maria (1784–1837), married George Venables-Vernon, 4th Baron Vernon. Their son was George Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Venables-Vernon,_5th_Baron_Vernon).

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Memorial to Sir John Borlase Warren, 1st Baronet, in St. Mary's Church, Attenborough
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Mary%27s_Church,_Attenborough)

There is a monument to him in St. Mary's Church, Attenborough (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Mary%27s_Church,_Attenborough) in Nottinghamshire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottinghamshire). A popular figure in the area of his birth, there are a number of pubs named after him in Nottingham and nearby towns.



Rob.

[Volunteer]

Galway Bay Irish Pub is our favorite stop in Ocean Shores

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[Volunteer]

Then there is the Salty Dawg Saloon on the Homer Alaska Spit

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[Bligh]

Thanks for that contribution Vol. Eileen is hoping to engender a few more responses from other members around the globe. So come on shipmates, lets see your local watering holes which have a smattering of Nautical connection attatched to them.:wink:
Rob.

[Bligh]

O.K. then here is another I have found in Notts.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

Came across this rather unusual one today.

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Rob.

[Aardvark1430]

how about this one:

"the Shipwright's Arms", a pub in Oare, near Faversham, Kent

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inside this pub:

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pub sinking:

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cheers,
Guus :salute:

[Aardvark1430]

and this one:

"The Three Mariners", also in Oare, near Faversham, Kent

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cheers,
Guus :salute:

[Cmmdre]

This a local watering hole here in Bellingham called The Waterfront. It has received some notoriety as a place that has served notorious serial killers that have passed through town.

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This is a historical image of the place the waterfront is located currently. This image is of what was called Citizens Dock.

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[Speedwell lass]

This one is not Seafaring but is definitely as close to the water as can be. It is part of Bristol dockside, near Weshback where the goods were off-loaded from the Welsh ships.

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Eileen

[Bligh]

Here is another of the Admiral Rodney pubs from Nottingham.


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Rob.

[Volunteer]

I know we started with Taverns but it appears we have drifted into Inns and Hotels, so.......

In Anchorage Alaska

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Restaurants there include The Crow's Nest & The Whales Tail

[Bligh]

Here is my last Admiral Rodney in Notts as far as I know.

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Rob.

[Speedwell lass]

The Nova Scotia named after a sailing ship, is also the place where we had our Wedding reception (many years ago!)

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Eileen

[Aardvark1430]

OK, so it seems hotels are also allowed in this thread, so here goes:

the SS Rotterdam, the former flaggship of the "Holland-Amerika Lijn", is now beautifully restored to her former glory and has become a rather famous (to say the least) hotel in Rotterdam harbour. A must to see when visiting Rotterdam or a place nearby (e.g. The Hague :happy:). Guided tours include the engine room !

the ship in full glory once again:
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the dining room (club room) restored to her old glory:
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cheers,
Guus :salute:

[Bligh]

Very strange how some pubs in England have mysteriously upgraded themselves to hotels Guus.
The Nova was definitely a pub with a reception room over it when I had my Stag night there.
Rob.

[TexaS]

If we add Hotels and Hostels I can add a relevant one.

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af Chapman Hostel, Stockholm.

[Aardvark1430]

Ohhh, a beauty :thumbsup:
cheers,
Guus :salute:

[Bligh]

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Here is another Admiral Rodney at Berrow Green.

Rob.

[Speedwell lass]

The Llandoger Trow is one of the oldest Inns in Bristol, with a lot of history and is reputed to be the Admiral Benbow Inn of Treasure Island fame.

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Eileen

[Bligh]

Another one from Nottingham.



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Rob.

[Bligh]

This one from Sutton upon Trent.



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Rob.

[Bligh]

This is the original Admiral Rodney sign from Southwell as I knew it as a youngster.
Can you spot the two obvious mistakes? One is easier to see than the other!

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Comparing it with the one in post 25 may help.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub in Great Yarmouth is named after the famous Short Blue fishing fleet (the largest in the world at the time) that moved from Barking to Gorleston in the 19th Century.

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[Bligh]

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Rob.

[Bligh]

for today we have........ yet another Anchor inn.
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Rob.

[Bligh]

Today's theme is.......


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Rob.

[Bligh]

Another seafarer from an earlier age.


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Rob.

[Bligh]

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Rob.

[Bligh]

Today I give you.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

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Bit of a change of theme today shipmates.
Are there non of you with any sea related pubs anywhere else in the world that you could contribute to this archive?
Rob.

[Bligh]

Here is a new one for today.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

This must be one of thousands of pubs named after a lifeboat.

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[Bligh]

Thanks for adding to the thread Dave.
Mine for today is......a fairly modern one!

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Rob.

[Bligh]

Another sign you don't want to mess with.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

From Sheringham we have The Lobster.
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[Bligh]

Another of our favourite sons of the sea. Admiral Hawke.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

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Rob.

[Bligh]

For today........

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Rob.

[csadn]

Conversation between Inkeeper and Horatio Nelson:

Inkeeper: "Would you be offended if I renamed my inn 'The Nelson Arms'?"

Nelson: "That would be absurd, as I only have the one."

[Naharaht]

At Lowestoft there is the Hearts of Oak.

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[Bligh]

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

There is a inn in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk with the same name.

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[Bligh]

The lord Nelson Sneinton Nottingham.
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Rob.

[Naharaht]

Also from Caister-on-Sea there is "Never Turn Back".

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To understand this you need to know the motto of the Caister lifeboat crew, " Caister men never turn back".

[Dan-Sam]

During September, me and Kubajs, of course, will visit Doncaster again (yay!). Any recommendations to a nautical tavern there? In Central Europe there are any... :( (guess why :D)

[Bligh]

Good one Dave.
Now for something more destructive.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

Could it be a distinct lack of salty wet stuff, Daniel?

Here is The Pier Tavern from Great Yarmouth.

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[Bligh]

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A good old West Country Pub?
Rob.

[Dan-Sam]

Could it be a distinct lack of salty wet stuff, Daniel?
...

When our clients are crying during high power testing in our lab, there is a lot of salt...

[Bligh]

During September, me and Kubajs, of course, will visit Doncaster again (yay!). Any recommendations to a nautical tavern there? In Central Europe there are any... :( (guess why :D)


The Lord Nelson.
On the corner of Cleveland Street and Printing Office Street.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

For my pub of the day today. Another Nottingham pub.
The Admiral Vernon.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

At Hunstanton there is The Neptune Inn.

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[Bligh]

Another Vernon from Basford Nottingham.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

At Thetford there is The Ark.

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[Bligh]

How's this for one up pubmanship Dave!

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Gosport Hants.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Another one from Thetford - The Dolphin.

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[Bligh]

Another one from Pompey.


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Rob.

[Naharaht]

We should not forget Admiral Nelson's second-in-command. In Ilfracombe there is The Admiral Collingwood.

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[Bligh]

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Another Lord Nelson at Bangor.

Rob.

[Bligh]

Here is one to encompass all other seafaring pubs.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

This one turned up in the same search, which found the blue beer. The Blue Anchor is situated in Helston in Cornwall.

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[Bligh]

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Looks like a very Free House to me!

Rob.

[Naharaht]

A famous name for an inn from Treasure Island. The Admiral Benbow is in Penzance.

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[Naharaht]

From Wikipedia

John Benbow (10 March 1653 – 4 November 1702) was an English officer in the Royal Navy. He joined the navy aged 25 years, seeing action against Algerian pirates before leaving and joining the merchant navy where he traded until the Glorious Revolution of 1688, whereupon he returned to the Royal Navy and was commissioned.

Benbow fought against France during the Nine Years War (1688–97), serving on and later commanding several English vessels and taking part in the battles of Beachy Head, Barfleur and La Hogue in 1690 and 1692. He went on to achieve fame during campaigns against Salé and Moor pirates; laying siege to Saint-Malo; and fighting in the West Indies against France during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714).

Benbow's fame and success earned him both public notoriety and a promotion to admiral. He was then involved in an incident during the Action of August 1702, where a number of his captains refused to support him while commanding a squadron of ships. Benbow instigated the trial and later imprisonment or execution of a number of the captains involved, though he did not live to see these results. These events contributed to his notoriety, and led to several references to him in subsequent popular culture.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Benbow

[Bligh]

This one is in the Haymarket.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

http://www.joe-offer.com/folkinfo/songs/svg/108.svg (http://www.joe-offer.com/folkinfo/songs/midi/108.midi)

Come all you seamen bold and draw near, and draw near,
Come all you seamen bold and draw near,
It's of an admiral's fame, O brave Benbow was his name
How he fought all on the main, you shall hear, you shall hear.

Brave Benbow he set sail for to fight, for to fight
Brave Benbow he set sail for to fight
Brave Benbow he set sail with a fine and pleasent gale
But his Captains they turned tail in a fright, in a fright.

Says Kirby unto Wade: We will run, we will run
Says Kirby unto Wade: We will run
For I value no disgrace, nor the losing of my place
But the enemy I won't face nor his guns, nor his guns.

The Ruby and Benbow fought the French, fought the French,
The Ruby and Benbow fought the French.
They fought them up and down, till the blood came trickling down
Till the blood came trickling down where they lay, where they lay.

Brave Benbow lost his legs by chainshot, by chainshot,
Brave Benbow lost his legs by chainshot
Brave Benbow lost his legs And on his stumps he begs
Fight on my English lads, 'tis our lot, 'tis our lot.

The surgeon dress'd his wounds, cries Benbow, cries Benbow,
The surgeon dress'd his wounds, cries Benbow:
Let a cradle now in haste, on the quarterdeck be placed
That the enemy I may face, till I die, till I die.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkxyBaWJgy0

Rob.

[Bligh]

Today we have........The Admiral Boscawen.
A small pub for a man with such a great history.

See next post.


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Bligh.

[Bligh]

Admiral Boscowen.


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The Honourable (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Honourable) Edward Boscawen was born in Tregothnan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tregothnan), Cornwall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall), England on 19 August 1711, the third son of Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Boscawen,_1st_Viscount_Falmouth) (1680–1734) by his wife Charlotte Godfrey (d.1754) elder daughter and co-heiress of Colonel Charles Godfrey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Godfrey_(courtier)), master of the jewel office by his wife Arabella Churchill (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Churchill_(royal_mistress)), the King's mistress, and sister to the Duke of Marlborough (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Marlborough).
The young Edward joined the navy at the age of 12 aboard the HMS Superb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Superb_(1710)) of 60-guns. The Superb was sent to the West Indies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Indies) with Admiral Francis Hosier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Hosier). Boscawen stayed with Superb for three years during the Anglo-Spanish War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Spanish_War_(1727)). He was subsequently reassigned to the HMS Canterbury (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Canterbury_(1693)), HMS Hector (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Hector_(1703)&action=edit&redlink=1), and HMS Namur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Namur_(1697)) under Admiral Sir Charles Wager (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Wager) and was aboard the Namur when she sailed into Cadiz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadiz) and Livorno (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livorno) following the Treaty of Seville (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Seville_(1729)) that ended hostilities between Britain and Spain. On 25 May 1732 Boscawen was promoted lieutenant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant) and in the August of the same year rejoined his old ship the 44-gun fourth rate Hector in the Mediterranean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean). He remained with her until 16 October 1735 when he was promoted to the 70-gun HMS Grafton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Grafton_(1709)). On 12 March 1736 Boscawen was promoted by Admiral Sir John Norris (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Norris_(Royal_Navy_officer)) to the temporary command of the 50-gun HMS Leopard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Leopard_(1703)). His promotion was confirmed by the Board of Admiralty (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_Admiralty). In June 1738 Boscawen was given command of HMS Shoreham (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Shoreham_(1694)&action=edit&redlink=1) a small sixth-rate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth-rate) of 20-guns. He was ordered to accompany Admiral Edward Vernon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Vernon) to the West Indies in preparation for the oncoming war with Spain.

War of Jenkins' Ear.

The War of Jenkins' Ear proved to be Boscawen’s first opportunity for action and when the Shoreham was declared unfit for service he volunteered to accompany Vernon and the fleet sent to attack Porto Bello (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portobelo,_Panama).


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The bombardment of Porto Bello,
by Samuel Scott
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Scott_(painter))
During the siege Boscawen was ordered with Sir Charles Knowles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Charles_Knowles,_1st_Baronet) to destroy the forts. The task took three weeks and 122 barrels of gunpowder (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder) to accomplish but the British levelled the forts surrounding the town. Vernon’s achievement was hailed in Britain as an outstanding feat of arms and in the furore that surrounded the announcement the patriotic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriotic) song "Rule, Britannia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule,_Britannia!)" was played for the first time. Streets were named after Porto Bello throughout Britain and its colonies. When the fleet returned to Port Royal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Royal), Jamaica (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica) the Shoreham had been refitted and Boscawen resumed command of her.


Cartagena.

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Attack at Cartagena de Indias by the British in 1741, oil on canvas, 18th century


In 1741 Boscawen was part of the fleet sent to attack another Caribbean port, Cartagena de Indias (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena_de_Indias). Large reinforcements had been sent from Britain, including 8,000 soldiers who were landed to attack the chain of fortresses surrounding the Spanish colonial city. The Spanish had roughly 6,000 troops made up of regular soldiers, sailors and local loyalist natives. The siege lasted for over two months during which period the British troops suffered over 18,000 casualties, the vast majority from disease. Vernon’s fleet suffered from dysentery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysentery), scurvy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scurvy), yellow fever (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_fever) and other illnesses that were widespread throughout the Caribbean during the period. As a result of the battle Prime Minister (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom) Robert Walpole (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Walpole)’s government collapsed and George II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_II_of_Great_Britain) removed his promise of support to the Austrians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria) if the Prussians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prussia) advanced into Silesia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silesia). The defeat of Vernon was a contributing factor to the increased hostilities of the War of Austrian Succession (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_Austrian_Succession). Boscawen had however distinguished himself once more. The land forces that he commanded had been instrumental in capturing Fort San Luis and Boca Chica Castle, and together with Knowles he destroyed the captured forts when the siege was abandoned. For his services he was promoted to command the 70-gun Prince Frederick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Expedition_(1679)) to replace Lord Aubrey Beauclerk (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Aubrey_Beauclerk) who had died during the siege.

War of the Austrian Succession.

In 1742 Boscawen returned in the Prince Frederick to England where she was paid off and Boscawen joined the Fleet commanded by Admiral Norris in the newly built 60-gun HMS Dreadnought (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Dreadnought_(1742)). In the same year he was returned as a Member of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament) for Truro, a position he held until his death. At the 1747 general election (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_general_election,_1747) he was also returned for Saltash (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltash_(UK_Parliament_constituency)), but chose to continue to sit for Truro.
In 1744 the French attempted an invasion of England (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_French_Invasion_of_Britain_(1744)) and Boscawen was with the fleet under Admiral Norris when the French fleet were sighted. The French under Admiral Rocquefeuil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Aymar_de_Roquefeuil_et_du_Bousquet) retreated and the British attempts to engage were confounded by a violent storm that swept the English Channel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Channel).
Whilst cruising the Channel, Boscawen had the good fortune to capture the French frigate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigate) Médée (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=French_frigate_M%C3%A9d%C3%A9e&action=edit&redlink=1). She was the first capture of an enemy ship made during the War of Austrian Succession and was commanded by M. de Hocquart (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toussaint_Hocquart&action=edit&redlink=1). The Médée was sold and became a successful privateer under her new name Boscawen commanded by George Walker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Walker_(privateer)).

At the end of 1744 Boscawen was give command of the HMS Royal Sovereign (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Royal_Sovereign_(1701)), guardship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_ship) at the Nore (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nore) anchorage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage). He commanded her until 1745 when he was appointed to another of his old ships HMS Namur that had been reduced (razéed (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raz%C3%A9e)) from 90-guns to 74-guns. He was appointed to command a small squadron under Vice-Admiral Martin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Martin_(Royal_Navy_officer)) in the Channel.


First Battle of Cape Finisterre.

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Battle of Cape Finisterre 1747
by Samuel Scott

In 1747 Boscawen was ordered to join Admiral Anson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Anson,_1st_Baron_Anson) and took an active part in the first Battle of Cape Finisterre. The British fleet sighted the French fleet on 3 May. The French fleet under Admiral de la Jonquière (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques-Pierre_de_Taffanel_de_la_Jonqui%C3%A8re,_Marquis_de_la_Jonqui%C3%A8re) was convoying its merchant fleet to France and the British attacked. The French fleet was almost completely annihilated with all but two of the escorts taken and six merchantmen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Indiaman). Boscawen was injured in the shoulder during the battle by a musket ball. Once more the French captain, M. de Hocquart became Boscawen’s prisoner and was taken to England.

Command in India.

Boscawen was promoted rear-admiral of the blue on 15 July 1747and was appointed to command a joint operation being sent to the East Indies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Indies_Station). With his flag in the Namur, and with five other line of battle ships (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_the_line), a few smaller men of war (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-of-war), and a number of transports Boscawen sailed from England on 4 November 1747. On the outward voyage Boscawen made an abortive attempt to capture Mauritius (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius) by surprise but was driven off by French forces. Boscawen continued on arriving at Fort St. David (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_St._David) near the town of Cuddalore (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuddalore) on 29 July 1748 and took over command from Admiral Griffin. Boscawen had been ordered to capture and destroy the main French settlement in India at Pondichéry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pondicherry_district). Factors such as Boscawen’s lack of knowledge and experience of land offensives, the failings of the engineers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_engineer) and artillery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery) officers under his command, a lack of secrecy surrounding the operation and the skill of the French governor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor) Joseph François Dupleix (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Fran%C3%A7ois_Dupleix) combined to thwart the attack. The British forces amounting to some 5,000 men captured and destroyed the outlying fort of Aranciopang (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariyankuppam). This capture was the only success of the operation and after failing to breach the walls of the city the British forces withdrew. Amongst the combatants were a young ensign Robert Clive (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Clive), later known as Clive of India and Major Stringer Lawrence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stringer_Lawrence), later Commander-in-Chief, India (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commander-in-Chief,_India). Lawrence was captured by the French during the retreat and exchanged after the news of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Aix-la-Chapelle_(1748)) had reached India. Over the monsoon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsoon) season Boscawen remained at Fort St David. Fortunately, for the Admiral and his staff, when a storm hit the British outpost Boscawen was ashore but his flagship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagship) the Namur went down with over 600 men aboard.
Boscawen returned to England in 1750. In 1751 Anson became First Lord of the Admiralty (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lords_Commissioners_of_the_Admiralty) and asked Boscawen to serve on the Admiralty Board. Boscawen remained one of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty until his death.

Seven Years' War.


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Edward Boscawen Medal: Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Louisbourg_(1758))
On 4 February 1755 Boscawen was promoted vice-admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-admiral) and given command of a squadron on the North American Station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America_and_West_Indies_Station). Despite the fact that Britain and France were not formally at war, preparations were being made for a conflict by then considered inevitable. A squadron of partially disarmed French ships of the line were dispatched to Canada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada) loaded with reinforcements and Boscawen was ordered to intercept them. The French ambassador (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador) to London, the Duc de Mirepoix (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Pierre_de_L%C3%A9vis) had informed the government of George II that any act of hostility taken by British ships would be considered an act of war. Thick fog both obstructed Boscawen's reconnaissance and scattered the French ships, but on 8 June Boscawen’s fleet sighted the Alcide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Alcide_(1742)), Lys (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=French_ship_Lys_(1747)&action=edit&redlink=1) and Dauphin Royal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Dauphin_Royal_(1735)) off Cape Ray (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Ray) off Newfoundland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_(island)). In the ensuing engagement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_8_June_1755) the British captured the Alcide and Lys but the Dauphin Royal escaped into the fog. Amongst the 1,500 men made prisoner was the captain of the Alcide. For M. de Hocquart it was the third time that Boscawen had fought him and taken his ship. Pay amounting to £80,000 was captured aboard the Lys. Boscawen, as admiral of the fleet, would have been entitled to a sizeable share in the prize money (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prize_money). The British fleet headed for Halifax (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Halifax) to regroup but a fever spread through the ships and the Admiral was forced to return to England.


31950 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Shooting_of_Admiral_Byng%27_(John_Byng)_from_NPG.jpg)

The Execution of Admiral John Byng aboard HMS Monarch
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Monarch_(1747))
Boscawen returned to the Channel Fleet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Fleet) and was commander-in-chief Portsmouth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth) during the trial of Admiral John Byng (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng). Boscawen signed the order of execution after the King had refused to grant the unfortunate admiral a pardon. Boscawen was advanced to Senior Naval Lord (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sea_Lord) on the Admiralty Board in November 1756 but then stood down (as Senior Naval Lord although he remained on the Board) in April 1757, during the caretaker ministry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1757_caretaker_ministry), before being advanced to Senior Naval Lord again in July 1757.

Siege of Louisburg.

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The Siege of Louisburg 1758

In October 1757 Boscawen was second in command under Admiral Edward Hawke (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hawke,_1st_Baron_Hawke). On 7 February 1758 Boscawen was promoted to Admiral of the blue squadron. and ordered to take a fleet to North America. Once there, he took naval command at the Siege of Louisburg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Louisbourg_(1758)) during June and July 1758. On this occasion rather than entrust the land assault to a naval commander, the army was placed under the command of General Jeffrey Amherst (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffery_Amherst,_1st_Baron_Amherst) and Brigadier James Wolfe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Wolfe). The Siege of Louisburg was one of the key contributors to the capture of French possessions in Canada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada). Wolfe later would use Louisburg as a staging point for the Siege of Quebec (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Plains_of_Abraham). The capture of the town took away from the French the only effective naval base that they had in Canada, as well as leading to the desrtuction of four of their ships of the line and the capture of another. On his return from North America Boscawen was awarded the Thanks of both Houses of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Westminster) for his service. The King made Boscawen a Privy Counsellor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privy_council) in recognition for his continued service both as a member of the Board of Admiralty and commander-in-chief.


Battle of Lagos.

31952

The Battle of Lagos 1759
by Francis Swaine
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Swaine)
In April 1759 Boscawen took command of a fleet bound for the Mediterranean. His aim was to prevent another planned invasion of Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_French_Invasion_of_Britain_(1759)) by the French. With his flag aboard the newly constructed HMS Namur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Namur_(1756)) of 90 guns he blockaded Toulon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toulon) and kept the fleet of Admiral de le Clue-Sabran (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Fran%C3%A7ois_de_La_Clue-Sabran) in port. In order to tempt the French out of port, Boscawen sent three of his ships to bombard the port. The guns of the batteries surrounding the town drove off the British ships. Having sustained damage in the action and due to the constant weathering of ships on blockade duty Boscawen took his fleet to Gibraltar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar) to refit and resupply. On 17 August a frigate that had been ordered to watch the Straits of Gibraltar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straits_of_Gibraltar) signalled that the French fleet were in sight. Boscawen took his available ships to sea to engage de la Clue. During the night the British chased the French fleet and five of de la Clue’s ships managed to separate from the fleet and escape. The others were driven in to a bay near Lagos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos,_Portugal), Portugal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal). The British overhauled the remaining seven ships of the French fleet and engaged. The French line of battle ship Centaur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Centaur_(1759)) began a duel with the Namur but was outgunned and struck her colours (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striking_the_colors). The damage aboard the Namur forced Boscawen to shift his flag to the HMS Newark (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Newark_(1695)) of 80-guns. Whilst transferring between ships, the small boat that Boscawen was in was hit by an enemy cannonball. Boscawen took off his wig and plugged the hole. Two more French ships, the Souverain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Souverain_(1757)) and Guerrier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Guerrier_(1754)) escaped during the second night and on the morning of the 19 August the British captured the Téméraire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_T%C3%A9m%C3%A9raire_(1749)) and Modeste (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Modeste_(1759)) and drove the French flagship Océan (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=French_ship_Oc%C3%A9an_(1756)&action=edit&redlink=1) and Redoubtable (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=French_ship_Redoutable_(1749)&action=edit&redlink=1) ashore where they foundered and were set on fire by their crews to stop the British from taking them off and repairing them. The five French ships that avoided the battle made their way to Cadiz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadiz) where Boscawen ordered Admiral Thomas Broderick to blockade the port.

Final years, death and legacy.

Boscawen returned to England where he was promoted General of Marines in recognition of his service. He was given the Freedom of the City (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_the_City) of Edinburgh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh). Admiral Boscawen returned to sea for the final time and took his station off the west coast of France around Quiberon Bay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiberon_Bay). After a violent attack of what was later diagnosed as Typhoid fever (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoid_fever) the Admiral came ashore where, on 10 January 1761, he died at his home in Hatchlands Park (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchlands_Park) in Surrey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrey). His body was taken to St. Michael’s Church (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Michael_Penkivel), St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall), where he was buried. The monument at the church begins:
Here lies the Right Honourable
Edward Boscawen,
Admiral of the Blue, General of Marines,
Lord of the Admiralty, and one of his
Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council.
His birth, though noble,
His titles, though illustrious,
Were but incidental additions to his greatness.

[Naharaht]

At Weston super Mare there is The Captain's Cabin.

31960

[Bligh]

There is also ......

31962

at Weston Super Mare.

Rob.

[Speedwell lass]

There is also an Anchor Inn at Weston Super Mare and I expect that there are many more up and down the coast!

31963

Eileen

[Bligh]

32011

[Naharaht]

In Whitby there is, of course, The Endeavour.

32019

[Bligh]

32022

Rob.

[Bligh]

32071

This is the one I intended to post yesterday.
Rob.

[Bligh]

One for today.......
32130



Rob.

[Naharaht]

In Hull there is The Sailmakers Arms.

32135

[Bligh]

32139

Not quite sure what the Fox has to do with it.
Rob.

[Bligh]

32161

White Bear was a 40-gun ship of the English Tudor navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_navy), launched in 1564. She was repaired in 1585–86 at Woolwich, and recommissioned under Lord Howard of Effingham. In 1588 she took part in the actions against the Spanish Armada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Armada), under the command of Lord Edmund Sheffield (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Sheffield,_1st_Earl_of_Mulgrave). She was rebuilt in 1599 as a 57-gun royal ship. The White Bear remained in service until 1627, when she was deemed unserviceable, and was sold out of the navy at Rochester on 12 June 1629.
The timbers from the White Bear were used to rebuild a burned-down alehouse on the Old Packhorse track running between Halifax and Leeds (now known as The Old White Beare in the village of Norwood Green near Halifax).

Rob.

[Naharaht]

At Rye in East Sussex there is

32165

However, The Mermaid is a popular name for a drinking place.

[Bligh]

32211

[Speedwell lass]

We had a grand day out in Scarborough ................. and found one for Neil!


32215

32216

Eileen

[Naharaht]

Here is another Mermaid Inn from Bishopsbourne.

32222

[Bligh]

My offering is.....

32224
Another Sir Howard of Effingham pub.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

In Oakham there is an inn named after a famous fictional sailor. It is called the Admiral Hornblower.

32240

[Bligh]

Well I never new that Dave. good one.
Here is another shot of the sign.

32242
Rob.

[Bligh]

For today........

One for Ensign Patch.

32253

Rob.

[Quit]

A restaurant near me.

32258

[Baumanis92]

http://www.admiralbenbowbeachbar.co.uk/
This one at chapel st Leonard's on the east coast has a decking area shaped like a ship

[Baumanis92]

32259

[Bligh]

Here is the other side.

32260

They missed a trick. Should that sign not say "Sea dogs welcome on leads"?

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Here it is, Rob. The one you have been searching for. In Adelaide, Australia, there is 'The William Bligh' specialising in rum and gin.

32265

[Bligh]

Good grief Dave, you are right. I've been searching for it all my life.
Great find.
Rob.

[Bligh]

My tavern for today is......

32268

Looks a bit like a run down hovel that scurvy pirates might frequent!

Rob.

[Bligh]

32275
Yet another ship pub.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Here is one named after a famous ship - The Temeraire.

32276

[Naharaht]

This bar in Porto Alegre, Brazil in named after another famous fictional vessel -Yellow Submarine.

32280

[Bligh]

And here is another in London......

32282

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Nothing exciting today. The Ship Inn is at Frinton-on-Sea near Clacton.

32316

[Bligh]

How about this one Dave.

32317

Rob.

[Naharaht]

In Southampton this pub is named after a famous ship - The Titanic.

32323

[Bligh]

Burnt rather than sunk.
Fire and Ice.

32326

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This tavern in Benidorm is named after a famous pirate - Captain Morgan.

32329

[Bligh]

32332

[Naharaht]

The Tortuga Tavern is at Disney World.

32343

[Bligh]

This is also from the USA in Baltimore.

32348

[Naharaht]

Very good, Rob!

This pub is in Wapping High Street, London. It is named after a famous pirate - Captain Kidd.

32353

[Bligh]

32356

[Naharaht]

Is that pub somewhere in the Shetland Islands, Rob?

I think it is strange to find a tavern named after Captain Hook in Venice but perhaps it is to attract British tourists.

32360

[Bligh]

I will have a look for the origin of the Lamb and flag Dave.
Most Lamb and flag pubs don't have a ship behind them!
Rob.

[Bligh]

32363

[Naharaht]

This tavern is in Williamsburg, Virginia. The original Raleigh Tavern burned down in 1859 but it was reconstructed in 1932.

32373

[Speedwell lass]

I'm only stretching the point slightly but I thought I would add the inn where Karl, Rob and I had a meal last night!


32374

The view from the inn is pretty good too - across the River Trent.

32375

Eileen

[Bligh]

This tavern is in Williamsburg, Virginia. The original Raleigh Tavern burned down in 1859 but it was reconstructed in 1932.

32373

And a damned good Squirrel stew they do too in addition to the ales.

Here is a photo which I took when we were there the year before last.

32379

Also two gentlemen I met outside on the veranda whilst we were waiting to be called for our meal.

32378


Rob.

[Naharaht]

I am glad that I found one that you have visited, Rob.

This pub in Mosterton, Dorset is named after Admiral Hood. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Hood,_1st_Viscount_Hood

32382

[Bligh]

Brought back happy memories Dave. Just sorry that we will not be able to share them this weekend.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

32387

The Sea Witch is in Brooklyn, New York City.

Thank you for your kind remarks, Rob. I would have liked to hear about the squirrel stew.

[Bligh]

32391

[Naharaht]

This pub in Plymouth bears the 'highest rank' in the Royal Navy - Lord High Admiral.

32394

[Naharaht]

The Divers Arms is in Herne Bay, Kent.

32399

[Bligh]

Unfortunately I do not have permission to access the right to post pictures on the thread any more . Nor can i gain access to the Admin section so I will have to desist from posting anything but messages until Keith can sort this out for me.
Rob.

[Comte de Brueys]

Had two beers at the Crown & Anchor in Manchester before I return to Bavaria tomorrow.

The Holt's Bitter is really good.:beer:

[Naharaht]

Thank you for joining in, Sven.

This pub in Clerkenwell is called the Exmouth Arms in memory of Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), 1st Viscount Exmouth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pellew,_1st_Viscount_Exmouth

3240432405

[Bligh]

Had two beers at the Crown & Anchor in Manchester before I return to Bavaria tomorrow.

The Holt's Bitter is really good.:beer:

That's really good Sven. Hope you have a good trip home. Just don't let your ship catch on fire on the aircraft.
Rob.

[Bligh]

32406

[Naharaht]

The Sextant is on Albert Quay in Cork.

32416

[Bligh]

A different angle on nautical pubs then Dave!:wink:

Rob.

[Bligh]

At last I have made it to my natural home!

32464


Rob.

[Bligh]

For today......

32465

Rob.

[Naharaht]

The Royal Marine Artillery Tavern is in Portsmouth. Where else would it be?

32548

[Bligh]

Here is an odd one for you.


32550


Rob.

[Naharaht]

The Royal Marine is in Lyne, Chertsey.

32579

[Bligh]

32582

[Naharaht]

Today we switch to the U.S. Marines. The Leatherneck Club is in Las Vegas, Nevada.

32597

[Bligh]

32600

[Naharaht]

The Smugglers Tavern is in Warren Street, London.

32607

[Bligh]

32608

[Naharaht]

The Green Dragon Tavern in Boston is, according to legend, the place where the Boston Tea Party was planned. However, the original Green Dragon was demolished in 1854. 32615

3261332614

[Bligh]

A great historical link Dave.
Rob.

[Bligh]

32617
Another local Lord Nelson pub one village away from where I live.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

The Parrot's Head Tavern is in San Angelo, Texas.

3264132642

[Bligh]

Bit of a theme developing here today Dave.

This pub in Woking has two frequenters of a sailing ship.

32645

Although it looks as if it may be up for sail! (Sale) Predictive text again!

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Many pubs are closing down these days.

This tavern is in the Latin quarter of Paris.

32649

[Bligh]

Apropos of your ale of the day Dave. This is the opposite side of the coin. "The Prospect of Whitby" at Wapping still stands where Execution Dock once adorned the landscape.

32650

32653

32652


Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is in Cambridge.
3265932661

There is a similar pub with the same name in Ipswich, which is not surprising because they were both built by the same brewery chain.
3266232660

[Bligh]

32665

We should already know the origin of the name of this American Bar from the Ales thread.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is in Ramsgate, Kent.

32670

Foy Boats serviced the larger vessels anchored in the downs awaiting favourable wind. They also doubled as lifeboats in pre R.N.L.I days.
The original Foy Boat Tavern was bombed in 1941 and the preseent building dates from the 1940s.this pub is reputedly referred to as the Channel Packet by Ian Fleming in his book 'GoldFinger'.

[Bligh]

My Pub for today is.........just resting.

32671

Another Parrot.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This tavern is in Coomera, Queensland, Australia.
32678

[Bligh]

32682

I believe that this was the ship depicted in the sign.

Morning Star was a brig (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brig) of 140 tons constructed in Calcutta (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcutta), India (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India) and registered there to the owners Lackersteen & Co. On 2 or 3 July 1814, whilst on its way from Sydney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney) to Batavia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavia,_Dutch_East_Indies) was totally wrecked in the Torres Strait (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_Strait). On 30 September 1814 as the ship Eliza (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliza_%281811_ship%29) was passing Booby Island (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booby_Island_%28Queensland%29) a white flag was spotted flying on the island. A boat was sent to investigate and found five crew from Morning Star. They stated that on 25 September the master, Robert Smart, with nine other crew left the Island for Timor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timor) in the longboat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longboat). There is no record of their arrival in Timor. Excluding the party with Smart and the five rescued by Eliza, it appears that twenty-two crew drowned in the wreck of Morning Star.

[Naharaht]

This pub is in Skipton, North Yorkshire. A narrow boat is really for use on inland waterways rather than the sea.

32685

[Bligh]

Just starting a run on the jolly Sailors.
32686

[Naharaht]

We must include this pub.

32698

Where is it? Portsmouth? No, Bordeaux of all places!

[Bligh]

Excellent Dave.
Here is one to go with it.

32723

Trafalgar in Eindhoven.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

This establishment in Bayville, New York is much smarter than its name might suggest.
32746

[Bligh]

Some more Jolly sailors.

32747

Rob.

[Naharaht]

3275332754

Where do you think these Crab pubs are? Cromer perhaps? I am afraid not. The first is in San Diego, California and the second is in Moscow!

[Bligh]

Plenty of Jolly Sailors about it would seem.
32758

Logical for a pub to have them in its vicinity.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Who would go to a pub called 'The Miserable Sailor'?

This pub in Whitby does not have a very exciting name but it is slightly witty - The Pier Inn.
32773

[Bligh]

I'm still jolly.

32776


Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub in Wakefield is named after Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, who defeated the Dutch fleet at the battle of Camperdown on 11th October 1797. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Duncan,_1st_Viscount_Duncan
32782
32781

[Bligh]

Still quite Jolly.

32786


Rob.

[Naharaht]

Admiral John MacBride served in the Seven Years War and the American War of Independence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MacBride_(Royal_Navy_officer)

This pub in Plymouth is named after him.

32787

[Bligh]

Another Jolly Roger.


32793

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is at Sandwich in Kent.

32802

Vice Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen (17 September 1774 – 3 November 1857) is best known for his exploration of the West and East coasts of Africa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fitzwilliam_Owen the only picture of him which I could find looks decidedly 'odd', as though his face has been painted unto another body.

[Bligh]

Lord Nelson in Nottingham.
Had many a pint in there on the way back from the bowling alley.

32805

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub in Portsmouth is named after Sir Francis Drake.

32807

[Bligh]

Going all poetic now!

32810

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is on Boston Avenue in Runcorn.
32869

[Bligh]

Did your ale of the day come from here Dave?:happy:


32872

[Naharaht]

This pub in Kentish Town is currently closed. The locals want it to reopen but property developers want to turn it into a block of flats'
32878

Robert Mann (c.1748 – 20 September 1813) served in the Royal Navy during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mann_(Royal_Navy_officer)

[Bligh]

32881

[Naharaht]

This pub named after Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis is in Southampton. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Curtis

32887

[Bligh]

Another Rodney tavern in Alresford very close to where we re-enact the battle of Cheriton.

32888

Rob.

[Naharaht]

From Harlow we have 'The White Admiral'.
3289732898

[Bligh]

A spate of Admiral Rodney's at the moment.

32899

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub in Potters Bar is named after Admiral Byng. His naval career had a sad ending. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng
3291032911

[Bligh]

Here is another Rodney from Swadlingcoat.

32912

Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is in Dover.
32919

There were at least three Admiral Harveys. Admiral Henry Harvey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Harvey

Admiral Sir Eliab Harvey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliab_Harvey

and Admiral John Harvey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harvey_(Royal_Navy_officer,_born_1772)

[Bligh]

Here is a pub to go with today's beer.

32923

The Golden Hind in Birmingham.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

A more recent Admiral, from Canvey Island.
32928

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jellicoe,_1st_Earl_Jellicoe

[Bligh]

And another old one. at Sandwich.

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Here is his backstory.

Vice Admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_Admiral) William Fitzwilliam Owen (17 September 1774 – 3 November 1857), was a British (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Great_Britain) naval officer and explorer. He is best known for his exploration of the west and east African (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa) coasts, discovery of the Seaflower Channel off the coast of Sumatra (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatra) and for surveying the Canadian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian) Great Lakes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Lakes).
The illegitimate son of Captain William Owen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Owen_(British_naval_officer)) he was orphaned at the age of four, however, his father’s friend Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Rich (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thomas_Rich_(Royal_Navy_officer)&action=edit&redlink=1), kept an eye on both William and his elder brother Edward, in 1788 at age 13 he embarked as a midshipman in Rich’s ship, HMS Culloden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Culloden_(1783)), and from that time the Royal Navy was his life. Self-willed and boisterous, he had not infrequent difficulties early in his naval career.
He served at home and on ships in the East Indies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Indies). He was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1797. In 1801 he took command of the fireship HMS Nancy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Nancy_(1794)). In late 1801 the hired armed (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hired_armed_vessels) cutter (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutter_(ship)) King George (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hired_armed_cutter_King_George#Second_hired_armed_cutter_King_George), under the command of a Mr. Yawkins, served under Nelson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson) at his failed attack on Boulogne. On 25 August Nelson came aboard King George to conduct a reconnaissance of the French fleet. In October Nelson gave Owen command over the King George as well, with secret instructions to launch a burning Nancy at the French fleet. The fire attack did not occur and Nancy was sold in December.
After the resumption of war with France in 1803, Owen was given command of the 16-gun brig HMS Seaflower (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Seaflower_(1782)&action=edit&redlink=1), which sailed to the East Indies. There he served under Rear-Admiral Sir Edward Pellew (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pellew,_1st_Viscount_Exmouth), Commander-in-Chief East Indies.
He explored the Maldive Islands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldive_Islands) in 1806, and in the same year discovered the Seaflower Channel, between the islands of Siberut (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberut) and Sipora (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sipora) off the west coast of Sumatra.
He fought the Dutch in the East Indies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Indies), but in on 28 September 1808 the French frigate Manche (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_frigate_Manche_(1806)) captured Seaflower. The French held Owen from 1808 to 1810 in Mauritius (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius), during which time he was promoted to commander. After his release Owen was promoted to post captain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_captain) in May 1811, before returning to England in 1813.
From 1815 to 1816, he surveyed the upper Canadian Great Lakes with Lieutenant Henry Wolsey Bayfield (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wolsey_Bayfield), naming an inlet in southern Georgian Bay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Bay) "Owen's Sound (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Sound)" in honour of his elder brother, Admiral Sir Edward William Campbell Rich Owen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_William_Campbell_Rich_Owen). Between 26 October 1815 and 31 May 1816 he was the senior Royal Navy Officer on the Great Lakes.


Rob.

[Naharaht]

In Banbury there is the
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Vice-Admiral Lancelot Holland commanded the British force in the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941. He was killed with all but three of his crew when his flagship H.M.S. Hood blew up whilst fighting against the Bismark. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot_Holland

[Bligh]

The Admiral Vernon.

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[Naharaht]

This is the Admiral Hardy in Weymouth.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Thomas_Hardy,_1st_Baronet
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[Bligh]

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Admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral) Sir Charles John Napier KCB (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Bath) GOTE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Tower_and_Sword) RN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) (6 March 1786– 6 November 1860) was a British naval officer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_officer) whose sixty years in the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) included service in the War of 1812 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812) (with the United States), the Napoleonic Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars), Syrian War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian%E2%80%93Ottoman_War_(1839%E2%80%931841)) and the Crimean War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_War) (with the Russians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Empire)), and a period commanding the Portuguese navy in the Liberal Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Wars).
An innovator concerned with the development of iron ships, and an
advocate of humane reform in the Royal Navy, he was also active in
politics as a Liberal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_(UK)) Member of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament) and was probably the naval officer most widely known to the public in the early Victorian Era (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Era).

Napier was the second son of an also famous father, Captain Charles Napier, R.N., and grandson of Francis, 6th Lord Napier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Napier,_6th_Lord_Napier_of_Merchistoun); he was thus a direct descendant of the great mathematician John Napier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Napier). He was born at Merchiston Hall (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Merchiston_Hall&action=edit&redlink=1), near Falkirk (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk), on 6 March 1786, and educated at the Royal High School (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_High_School_(Edinburgh)), in Edinburgh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh), Scotland.


Rob.

[Naharaht]

Today the Admiral Cunningham in Bracknall.

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There have been at least two Admiral Cunninghams.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Cunningham,_1st_Viscount_Cunningham_of_Hyndhope

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cunningham_(Royal_Navy_officer)

[Bligh]

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John MacBride (c. 1735 – 17 February 1800) was an officer of the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) and a politician who saw service during the Seven Years' War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Years%27_War), the American War of Independence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_War_of_Independence) and the French Revolutionary Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolutionary_Wars), eventually rising to the rank of Admiral of the Blue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(United_Kingdom)).
MacBride entered the navy after serving on merchant vessels and distinguished himself in a number of actions during the Seven Years' War, including cutting out a privateer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privateer), which secured him the rank of post-captain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-captain) by the end of the conflict. He was instrumental in establishing and securing a British settlement on the Falkland Islands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkland_Islands) in the years of peace which followed, and also performed service to the Royal Family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Royal_Family) by transporting the King's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_III_of_the_United_Kingdom) sister, Caroline Matilda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Matilda_of_Great_Britain). Still in active service by the outbreak of war with the American colonies, MacBride took command of a ship of the line (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_the_line) and saw action in engagements under Keppel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_Keppel,_1st_Viscount_Keppel) and Rodney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Brydges_Rodney,_1st_Baron_Rodney). He was also active against privateers, capturing the Comte d'Artois in a heated battle off the Irish coast. Further service followed with Parker's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Hyde_Parker,_5th_Baronet) fleet against the Dutch and with Barrington (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Barrington) in the Channel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Channel).
MacBride ended the war serving ashore in Ireland, and in 1784 embarked on a political career, becoming MP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament) for Plymouth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_(UK_Parliament_constituency)). Promoted to flag rank with the outbreak of war with Revolutionary France (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_France), he commanded squadrons off the enemy coasts, and transported troops to support land operations on the continent. His last active service was in 1795, though he was promoted to Admiral of the Blue shortly before his death in 1800.

[Naharaht]

The Admiral Boscarn at Looe in Cornwall.
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I have not found any biographical details about this officer.

[Bligh]

Admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(Royal_Navy)) Edward Boscawen.

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(19 August 1711 – 10 January 1761) was an Admiral in the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) and Member of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament) for the borough (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_borough) of Truro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truro), Cornwall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall). He is known principally for his various naval commands during the 18th century and the engagements that he won, including the Siege of Louisburg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Louisbourg_(1758)) in 1758 and Battle of Lagos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lagos) in 1759. He is also remembered as the officer who signed the warrant authorising the execution of Admiral John Byng (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng) in 1757, for failing to engage the enemy at the Battle of Minorca (1756) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Minorca_(1756)). In his political role, he served as a Member of Parliament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament) for Truro from 1742 until his death although due to almost constant naval employment he seems not to have been particularly active. He also served as one of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lords_Commissioners_of_the_Admiralty) on the Board of Admiralty (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_Admiralty) from 1751 and as a member of the Privy Council from 1758 until his death in 1761.

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[Naharaht]

Thank you, Rob. You would think that a pub in Cornwall would spell his name correctly.

No such problems with this pub from a place called Over in Cambridgeshire.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Vernon33048

[Bligh]

Maybe that should be called Captain Over and not Admiral Vernon.
Over.
Rob.

[Bligh]

My Admiral for today is......

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Sir Edward Codrington, GCB (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Grand_Cross_of_the_Order_of_the_Bath), FRS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society) (27 April 1770 – 28 April 1851) was a British admiral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(Royal_Navy)), who took part in the Battle of Trafalgar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trafalgar) and the Battle of Navarino (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Navarino).

Rob.

[Naharaht]

A rather unusual Admiral today. From Kingston-upon-Hull


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The name of this pub recalls the royal charter granted to Hull Corporation, in 1447, to elect a suitable and discreet man as Admiral of the Humber. The city’s Lord Mayor is still elected to that office, although its power no longer exists. This site is part of Grosvenor House which, itself, was built on the site of the Master Mariner Almshouse, erected in 1834. It was known to the inmates as The Ship, from the carving of a ship’s hull on top of this grand building. In 1937, there were 48 inmates. Four years later, the almshouse was destroyed by enemy action, with the site cleared in the 1950s.

[Bligh]

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Admiral of the Fleet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_of_the_Fleet_(Royal_Navy)) Sir Lucius Curtis, 2nd Baronet, KCB (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Commander_of_the_Order_of_the_Bath), DL (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Lieutenant) (3 June 1786 – 14 January 1869) was a senior officer of the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) during the nineteenth century. The son of Sir Roger Curtis, 1st Baronet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Curtis), Lord Howe's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Howe,_1st_Earl_Howe) flag captain at the Glorious First of June (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorious_First_of_June), Lucius served during the Napoleonic Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars) and was heavily involved in the Mauritius campaign of 1810. During this campaign, Curtis commanded the frigate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigate) HMS Magicienne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_frigate_Magicienne_(1778)) with the blockade squadron under Josias Rowley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Josias_Rowley,_1st_Baronet) and was still in command when the ship was destroyed at the Battle of Grand Port (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Grand_Port). Magicienne grounded on a coral reef early in the engagement and despite the best efforts of Curtis and his crew, the ship had to be abandoned, Curtis setting her on fire to prevent her subsequent capture.
After Curtis was freed from captivity in December 1810, he was cleared of any wrongdoing in the loss of his ship and returned to his naval career. He later rose to become an Admiral of the Fleet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_of_the_Fleet_(Royal_Navy)). As his eldest son predeceased him, the baronetcy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baronet) in 1869 passed to his second son, Arthur.

[csadn]

This pub in Potters Bar is named after Admiral Byng. His naval career had a sad ending. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng
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Do they serve shots there? >;)

[Bligh]

Camden pub.

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Rob.

[Naharaht]

From Mossop Street in London, we have

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Codrington

[Bligh]

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Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (1 July 1731 – 4 August 1804) was a British admiral who defeated the Dutch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands) fleet off Camperdown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamperduin) (north of Haarlem (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haarlem)) on 11 October 1797. This victory was considered one of the most significant actions in naval history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_history).

[Naharaht]

Sorry about the duplication, yesterday. I do not think we have had this admiral before.
https://ouhouse.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/addy-sign.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hawke,_1st_Baron_Hawke

[Bligh]

It was a better angle on the Sign than my Photo so I am glad you posted it Dave.
Rob.

[Bligh]

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Robert Mann (c.1748 – 20 September 1813) was an officer of the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy). He served during the American War of Independence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War) and the French Revolutionary Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolutionary_Wars), eventually rising to the rank of admiral of the red (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(Royal_Navy)).

[Naharaht]

In New Malden, Greater London there is The Earl Beatty.

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http://images.pub-explorer.com/pubs/3426/21718.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Vice_Admiral_Sir_David_Beatty.jpg/220px-Vice_Admiral_Sir_David_Beatty.jpg

As a vice-admiral Sir David Beatty led the battlecruiser squadron in the Battle of Jutland. He later became Admiral of the Fleet and First Sea Lord.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beatty,_1st_Earl_Beatty

[Bligh]

Here is one to go with your choice Dave.

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Admiral of the Fleet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_of_the_Fleet_(Royal_Navy)) John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, GCB (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Grand_Cross_of_the_Order_of_the_Bath), OM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_the_Order_of_Merit), GCVO (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Grand_Cross_of_the_Royal_Victorian_Order), SGM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Gallantry_Medal), DL (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Lieutenant) (5 December 1859 – 20 November 1935) was a Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) officer. He fought in the Anglo-Egyptian War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Egyptian_War_(1882)) and the Boxer Rebellion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_Rebellion) and commanded the Grand Fleet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Fleet) at the Battle of Jutland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jutland) in May 1916 during the First World War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_World_War).

Rob.

[Naharaht]

In Camden Town, London there is

http://www.fancyapint.com/media/28/29547_sign2.jpg

What does 'Tapping the Admiral' mean? It means to have a surreptitious drink. Its supposed origin is discussed here http://home.xnet.com/~warinner/nelson.html

[Bligh]

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The Frigate at Whitfield.

[Naharaht]

This establishment is in Hobart, Tasmania. It does not describe any admirals of my acquaintance.

https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/ac/54/a0/drunken-admiral.jpg

[Bligh]

This establishment is in Hobart, Tasmania. It does not describe any admirals of my acquaintance.



Are you absolutely sure about that Dave?

Bligh.:drinks:

[Bligh]

The Maritime. Plymouth.

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[Naharaht]

This pub called 'The Royal Naval Arms' is in Plymouth, of course.

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[Bligh]

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[Naharaht]

This pub 'The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer' is in Bristol.
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[Bligh]

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[Naharaht]

The Navy Inn in Penzance.
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[Bligh]

By sheer coincidence this pub is also in Penzance.

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Rob.

[Wentworth]

Here is Mariner's Harbor restaurant and pub on the Roundout Creek (which feeds the Hudson River) in Kingston not far from my home. Kingston was the first capital of New York and was burned to the ground in a combined naval and army raid in 1777. I was going to add an account of this action (including Royal Navy and Army after action reports) in the historical discussions thread on this site, but that appears to be only for Napoleonics, so I will put it in the Wardroom for those interested.
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[Bligh]

Hi Bill.
By no means are the Historical posts restricted to Napoleonics.
In fact I intend to run some Revolution action, and 1812 myself if I ever get the chance to get on to it.
Do go ahead and add your account to our growing historical knowledge.
Rob.

[Wentworth]

Hi Rob,
Just saw your note -- good to know -- I've already posted in the Wardroom, at the risk of being redundant (if not repetitive :wink:) should I put it in the historical section as well?
Bill

[Bligh]

Hi Bill.
Leave it where it is and when I get a moment I will move it for you.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

This pub is in Stoke Newington.

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[Bligh]

Yet another Ship Inn. This time in the ice pack.

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Rob.

[Bligh]

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[Naharaht]

This pub is opposite Euston Station in London and is named after H.M.S. Royal George.
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[Bligh]

That is a good one Dave.
Rob.

[Bligh]

Another Shovell Pub.

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[Bligh]

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[Naharaht]

In Fulham, London there is one of many pubs named after Captain Cook.
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[Bligh]

Another Nottingham pub.

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[Naharaht]

This pub is in Foley, Alabama, U.S.A..

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[Bligh]

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[Naharaht]

This bar is in the Isles of Scilly but there must be many with the same name.

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[Bligh]

I'm sure that we will find them eventually Dave.:clap:
Rob.

[Bligh]

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Vice-admiral William Bentinck, FRS (17 June 1764 – 21 February 1813) was an officer in the Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy) and during the years 1798–1802 Governor of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Vincent_and_the_Grenadines). He rose to the rank of vice-admiral of the blue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_admiral_(Royal_Navy)) during his long career in the navy.

[Wentworth]

Hi Bill.
Leave it where it is and when I get a moment I will move it for you.
Rob.

Thanks!
B.

[Naharaht]

This pub is near the beach at Whitstable.

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[Bligh]

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This pub is in Gosport.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

This bar is in Kenmare, Ireland.

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[Naharaht]

Crossing the Atlantic there is

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[Bligh]

Drake's at Topsham Devon.

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Rob.

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