And yet another new member from the US. Steve, aka camelx from Colorado.
Rob.
Today we are joined by another US sailor. He is John, aka mightymars from New York.
Rob.
It is not often that I get to welcome two new UK shipmates in one day, but here we are.
The new sailor is Andrew, aka ABish from Sheffield.
Although I did not attend I have blagged this photo of the game from Raffer J Larwood.
Rob.
Well this is a first. A medal award to a new member before he has even posted.
The Minor Con Medal goes to Simon's son Andrew,
This morning I am very happy to welcome Andrew, Simon's son to the Anchorage. He goes under the name of CptPugwash.
Rob.
Today we are joined by a sailor from Singapore, Edervarg aka Nick.
Rob.
Congratulations to all those medals awarded while I have been otherwise engaged.
I will stand at attention with my hat in hand and honour
I am certain that several naval novelists have used his exploits as a basis for engagements ascribed to their own hero.
Rob.
Sounds like he's another candidate for a "Career Campaign Book"...
Diamondback 05-20-2022, 20:40Here is a little of the background to my Dubrovnik, or Ragousa as it was known in the 18th century.
Captain Sir William Hoste, 1st Baronet
Ragusan history during the Napoleonic Wars.
Bligh Today, 08:16Dubrovnik.
The Dalmatian coast.
Charles VII of France