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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 😂

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 3d

A week of reflection — I’ve decided to withdraw from my MA in Naval History. Confidence and time just aren’t where they need to be right now.

Naval history’s still my passion, I just want to enjoy it again without the pressure. ⚓️

#NavalHistory #Reflection

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 6d

Glorious first day at Sea.

Into Weymouth last night and heading back out for our next leg.

Beck @ Sea

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 6d

Lovely first day passage from Cowes to Weymouth.

Amazing 🤩

Beck @ Sea

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 7d

"Lite along the pot there Kilick"

Beck @ Sea

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

Lovely Moon rise.

#BeckAtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

"Come aboard Sir"

Beck @ Sea

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

"Come aboard Sir"

Beck @ Sea

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

If I won the lottery, there would be signs 🤣

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to Cowes!

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

One shall not covet another person's signal halyards.

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

Quick walk down to the harbour to catch the Ferry over to the Isle of White.

Weathers lovely!

#AtSea

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 8d

Had a few knocks back recently.

I tried my hardest but it wasn't enough as I unfortunately don't interview particularly well.

I'm heading down to the coast to spend a few days at Sea!

Time to post down to Southampton and treat myself to inside tickets.

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 23d

"Flagship Signalling Sir, 176 the sick maybe sent to hospital ship"

Admiralty Standard Signals.

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 23d

"Flagship Signalling"

#NavalHistory #NavalSignals #1805

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 23d

"Flagship Signalling"

#NavalHistory #NavalSignals #1805

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 25d

📜 19th September 1805 — another step closer to Trafalgar.

Victory is at Sea.

Catch the latest entry in my September 1805 series:
👉https://dockyardtalk.com/september-1805/19th-september-1805-cptfx-mb23z-8c69c-xrw85-6pacs

#Nelson #Trafalgar #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy

17th September 1805 — DockYardTalk

“you are hereby required and directed to join me in His Majesty’s Ship under your command on the enclosed Rendezvous”

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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 26d

📜 17th & 18th September 1805 — another step closer to Trafalgar.

Victory is at Sea.

Catch the latest entry in my September 1805 series:
👉https://dockyardtalk.com/september-1805/17th-september-1805-cptfx-mb23z-8c69c

#Nelson #Trafalgar #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy

17th September 1805 — DockYardTalk

“you are hereby required and directed to join me in His Majesty’s Ship under your command on the enclosed Rendezvous”

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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 28d

📜 16th September 1805 — another step closer to Trafalgar.

Victory is at Sea.

Catch the latest entry in my September 1805 series:
👉 dockyardtalk.com/september-18...

#Nelson #Trafalgar #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy

16th September 1805 — DockYardTalk

“you are hereby required and directed to join me in His Majesty’s Ship under your command on the enclosed Rendezvous”

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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 28d

June 1796 on her first commission, Captain Miller was ordered to report with Surprise to Admiral Sir John Jervis, then commanding the blockade of Toulon from his flagship Victory.

Boat putting off from Surprise to head towards the flagship.

🎨Geoff Hunt

#NavalHistory #MaritimeArt

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 29d

Oooo a Naval Conference is coming with 1805 Club next month down in Portsmouths on the 24th.

It's going to be a busy Maritime related month for sure.

Coastal sailing, Trafalgar Day,Naval Conference 😁

#NavalHistory

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 29d

"HMS Victory - 100-gun ship"

She is shown here with officers coming aboard to possibly receive orders from the Admiral.

One can be seen in the ships board astern with another in the process of climbing the ships side.

🎨Geoff Hunt

#NavalHistory #FightingSail #NavalArt

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 29d

📜 15th September 1805 — another step closer to Trafalgar.

Victory is at Sea.

Catch the latest entry in my September 1805 series:
👉https://dockyardtalk.com/september-1805/15th-september-1805-cptfx

#Nelson #Trafalgar #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 29d

There’s something magical about reading a historical book that is itself part of history. The scent of old paper, the feel of worn pages, it’s an experience like no other.

#NavalHistory #FirstEdition

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · Sep 14

📜 14th September 1805 — another step closer to Trafalgar.
Nelson weighs anchor from Portsmouth and hoists his flag on Victory for what we now know was the last time.

Catch the latest entry in my September 1805 series:
👉 dockyardtalk.com/september-18...

#Nelson #Trafalgar #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy

14th September 1805 — DockYardTalk

“you are hereby required and directed to join me in His Majesty’s Ship under your command on the enclosed Rendezvous”

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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Recently had these recommended and have been really enjoying them

Cast is excellent and is just easy listening 🎧

youtu.be/V84l2wkEz8Q?...

#NavalLiterature

The Mauritius Command by Patrick O'Brian | DRAMA TIME with BBC

Title: The Mauritius Command by Patrick O'Brian | DRAMA TIME with BBC 🎭 Welcome to The Drama Time! 🎭 ✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ We are thrilled to present the latest episode of our acclaimed series,…

Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · Sep 13

This evening might be the first lighting of the stove this year and rather looking forward to it! 🔥🪵