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Beck ⚓
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My name is Beck

⚓Amateur naval historian mainly looking at the Royal Navy from 1790 to 1815.

📖Dyslexic MA Naval/Maritime history Student in the most landlocked part of the UK. - deferred until Sept 2025

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory
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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · Nov 7
Probably should introduce ourselves over here!

Known as "Beck" and I'm a amateur naval historian currently trying my hand at a master degree (part time).

My area of interest is Naval Signalling and it's used/development around the early 1800.

I also want to build a replica seventy four 😂
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📖 January 18th 1805⚓
✍🏻 New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.
📜 Follow Nelson’s words and the daily rhythm of the Navy as events unfolded in real time.
👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805/january-18th-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Somewhat ironic.

I need to take some more #SignalOfDay pictures but it's too foggy here to see them clearly.

Maybe I need to clear away the signal gun?
a painting of a cloudy sky with birds flying in it
ALT: a painting of a cloudy sky with birds flying in it
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January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Really enjoyed @drachinifel.bsky.social Naval History Conference held on board HMS Belfast yesterday.

Thought provoking keynote speakers and topics.

Glad to have a catch up with @garius.bsky.social, sorry was feeling 100% but better travel plans for the next one.

#NavalHistory
January 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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"H.M.S Frisgard "

Giving chase to a enemy Schooner, she has signal 1 - Enemy in sight from her Fore. Pre1801 white ensign and pennant flying.

🎨Derek Gardner

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #MaritimeArt #AgeOfSail
January 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 18 (1804) ⚓

"Gain the weather gauge "

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Gain or Keep the wind of the Enemy"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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✍🏻 No entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.

👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 1805 — DockYardTalk
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January 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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"H.M.S. Royal George at Plymouth in the company of the fleet, "

Royal George flying a Red Ensign, Vice Admirals flag from her fore and signal from her main.

🎨Derek Gardner

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #MaritimeArt #AgeOfSail
January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 17 (1804) ⚓

"Assist Ship pointed out"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Assist ships, pointed out in battle, or going into action"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Things we do for a hobby.

London bound for some Naval History!

#NavalHistory #Dockyardtalk
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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✍🏻 No New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.

👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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📖 January 16th 1805⚓
✍🏻 New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.
📜 Follow Nelson’s words and the daily rhythm of the Navy as events unfolded in real time.
👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805/january-16th-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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"Battle Of Trafalgar 21st October"

This Artwork shows fleet action and the centre the British Flagship Victory, she can be seen flying a Vice Admiral of the White flag from her fore, and Signal 16 from her main.

🎨John Thomas Serres

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #MaritimeArt #AgeOfSail
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 16 (1804) ⚓

"Engage The Enemy, more closely"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Engage The Enemy, more closely"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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📖 January 15th 1805⚓
✍🏻 New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.
📜 Follow Nelson’s words and the daily rhythm of the Navy as events unfolded in real time.
👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805/january-15th-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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"HMS Superb"

Surperb (74) was a third rate ship of the line, seen here flying the command flag at her fore of a Vice Admiral Of the White.

🎨Derek G.M. Gardiner

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #MaritimeArt #AgeOfSail
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 15 (1804) ⚓

"Engage The Enemy"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Engage The Enemy"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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📖 January 14th 1805⚓
✍🏻 New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.
📜 Follow Nelson’s words and the daily rhythm of the Navy as events unfolded in real time.
👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805/january-14th-1805

#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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"Chasing Prize-Money"

Newly promoted Commander Jack Aubrey's long run of luck, as his brig Sophie sights her very first prize with her glorious pre-1801 blue ensign flying.

🎨Geoff Hunt

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #MaritimeArt #AgeOfSail #BlueSquardon
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 14 (1804) ⚓

"Prepare to Anchor"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "clear away and prepare to Anchor"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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📖 January 13th 1805
✍🏻 New entry from Lord Nelson’s Dispatches & Letters today.
📜 Follow Nelson’s words and the daily rhythm of the Navy as events unfolded in real time.
👇🏻Get caught up at the link below.

🔗https://dockyardtalk.com/january-1805/january-13th-1805
#Nelson #NavalHistory #DockYardTalk
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 13 (1804) ⚓

"Prepare for Battle"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- Clear for action, Prepare for Battle"

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 12 (1804) ⚓

In the Royal Navy signal book:- Have you in the last two or three days pasts seen enemy fleet?

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 11 (1804) ⚓

"Enemy in sight"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- An Enemy is sighed, bearing will be shown.

*Shown here with Signal 1 and repeater flag that repeats the flag above it*

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
This photograph shows a white signal mast rising against a bright blue sky with drifting white cloud. At the top flies a Blue Ensign, the dark blue flag with the Union Jack in the canton, streaming strongly in the wind and marking the mast as British and naval in character. Beneath it are two signal flags hoisted on separate halyards: The upper signal flag is white with a bold blue cross, a clean, striking design that stands out sharply against the sky. Below it is a black-yellow-black horizontal tricolour, its vivid yellow centre band framed by black stripes, billowing in the breeze. Together, the three flags form a clear naval signal hoist — the ensign providing national identity and authority, while the lower flags communicate a specific message, giving the scene the look of an active Royal Navy signal station or ship’s mast in operation.
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 10 (1804) ⚓

"Last Signal has not been complied with"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- That the purpose of the last signs was not understood.

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
This image shows a white signal mast rising into a bright blue sky with light, scattered cloud. At the top flies a Blue Ensign, its deep blue field and Union Jack fully stretched by a steady wind, streaming to the right. Below it are two maritime signal flags on separate halyards: The upper signal flag is white with a bold blue cross, a distinctive, high-contrast design that stands out clearly against the sky. Beneath it hangs a blue-and-white signal flag, divided vertically, which twists and billows as it catches the wind. Together, the three flags form a clear naval-style signal hoist, strongly evoking the look of a Royal Navy signal yard or ship’s mast in operation — the ensign marking nationality and authority, and the lower flags actively conveying a message across the water.
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 9 (1804) ⚓

"Recall from Chase"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- To leave off chase or recall to the Admiral.

#DockYardTalk #NavalSignals #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MaritimeHistory
This photograph shows a white flagpole standing tall against a clear, vivid blue sky with thin wisps of cloud drifting across it. At the top of the pole flies a Blue Ensign, its deep blue field and Union Jack catching the sunlight as the fabric streams out in a strong breeze. The slightly frayed edge of the flag suggests regular use, adding a sense of authenticity and maritime character. Below it, on a lower halyard, is a blue-and-yellow maritime signal flag, divided vertically with yellow on one side and blue on the other. It flutters briskly beneath the ensign, twisting as the wind pulls it away from the pole. Together, the two flags give the image a strong naval and signalling atmosphere, evoking the look of a ship, shore station, or signal mast actively displaying a message, framed by open sky and clean, bright light.
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM