Beck ⚓

I wanted to set something up but scared people might actually donate and I wouldn't know what to do with it 😞

Back to transcribing the Victory’s 1804 signal log—yes, people do that!

I’ve hit the “on this day” stage, which is oddly satisfying. Some odd timings though…

Signal 221 calls for surgeons aboard, then shortly later 214 calling for lieutenant—something’s afoot.

#SignalHistory #VictorySignalLogBook

Handwriting experts, lay aft there and bring your mates!

I believe the top word is Donegal, but I'm struggling with the work below.

#NavalHistory #SignalsHistory

New dispatches from the cabin.

dockyardtalk.com/blog-posts/a...

#NavalHistory #SignalHistory #DockYardTalk #BlogPost

Extra tot of rum for you :)

All addressed :)

All sorted, looks like it was a setting on my browser that flip the colours :-/

Oh weird was white text 😱

Standby!

DockYarkTalk DockYardTalk is a naval history project by Beck, exploring the Georgian Royal Navy through ships, sailors, and signal flags—featuring the live recreation of Nelson’s Trafalgar signal.

🚢 The sails are set — my new site is live!
⚓ Dive into naval history, signal flags, and my project to recreate Nelson’s Trafalgar signal.
Come aboard → dockyardtalk.com
#NavalHistory #TrafalgarSignal #DockYardTalk #HMSVictory

Reading a period account of the Battle of Nile by Capt Berry of Vanguard.

One perk of my first edition of Nelson's Dispatches and Letter.

Some lovely maps and details contained in this volume.

#NavalHistory #BattleOfTheNile #Nelson #AgeOfSail

"A Relic of the Battle of the Nile – L’Orient’s Masthead" - I was fortunate to see this incredible piece of history in person at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Recovered from Aboukir Bay, this masthead from L’Orient still bears its original lightning conductors.
#NavalHistory #PersonalNote

Certainly growing into this new Volvo life of mine.

🚗🎶🎻

#VolvoVibes #MorningDrive #SoundtrackToLife

🎖️ Happy Battle of the Nile Day!
1–3 August 1798 – Nelson’s fleet crushed the French at Aboukir Bay, stranding Napoleon in Egypt.

🖼️ Art by John Dews

#NavalHistory #Nelson #BattleoftheNile #AgeOfSail

I am indeed, try to get to their Trafalgar Night meal at HMS Nelson most years.

It's official:- I've just ordered my full set of 1805 signal flags 🎌

The project to Revive the Trafalgar Signal is underway!

Can’t wait to see them flying.

#TrafalgarSignal #1805Flags #SignalHistory #RoyalNavy #NelsonEra #MaritimeHistory

I like Hornblower but found it a little disjointed once I read the books

Part of me is glad there wasn't a. Sequel now, just would be the same!

This will do for this evenings viewing pleasure.

That one time I got to read a signal log from VICTORY, dated 1804, while cross-referencing a period signal book…

Spine-chilling stuff. The past felt so close.
#HMSVictory #SignalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail

Thank you!

I miss him so much, it's almost 12 months and I still look around for my little shadow.

Captured French ships prepare to sail for England under Rear Admiral Sir James Saumarez, 1801. A bustling Royal Navy dockyard scene filled with sailors, marines, and farewells—victory, logistics, and emotion all in one frame. 🇬🇧⚓ #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail

Another lovely letter this one from Capt. Durham to Their Lords, noting an officer unfit for further sea service.

I could spend all day reading these glimpses into the past. There's so much life between the lines.

"Your humble obedient servant"

#NavalHistory #AgeOfSail

Flicking through some 1799 Captain’s letters and found this gem—a flag officer’s set of signals. These were issued locally to captains before standardised fleet-wide signals came into use. A great glimpse into pre-1800 naval comms!
#SignalHistory #AgeOfSail

Have you even been to TNA if you haven't taken a photo and posted it?

Just in case there's mine.

Setting course South South East.

Day of historical paperwork awaits me!

Birthday meal out a little delayed as I was out yesterday!

Banner for NUWS surrounded by naval signal flags.

@dockyardtalk.bsky.social One for you found in Portsmouth Museum special exhibition.

oh, lovely craftsmanship!

Thanks for sharing