The Trafalgar Chronicle

Rebellions, revolutions, piracy, privateering, conspiracies, and wartime battles at sea form the content for the 2026 _New Series 11 Trafalgar Chronicle_, the flagship naval history journal of The 1805 Club, dedicated to preserving the maritime and naval history of the Georgian era, 1714–1837\. This year’s theme is Navies in the Age of Revolutions, in keeping with the 250th anniversary of the American War for Independence, the 200th anniversary of the Chilean wars for independence and the 400th anniversary of the founding of the French Navy.Three lead articles address the Battle of Flamborough Head, the Battle of the Valcour Island, and the Greek War of Independence. Next, readers will find seven theme-related papers from the 2025 McMullen Biannual Naval History Symposium at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Five biographical portraits follow, telling the stories of four Royal Navy officers and the widowhood of Lady Frances Nelson. Two articles of general interest discuss the ‘forgotten’ HMS _Beagle_ and the rise and fall of the 74-gun warships of the Royal Navy. The authors in this edition hail from seven countries.This journal is known for the noteworthy credentials of the contributors and for its rich illustrations of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art. The authors have drawn on a variety of sources – books, documents, letters, records, and newspapers – that bring fact-based authority and drama to the pages of the _Trafalgar Chronicle_, making it a delight for seasoned historians and enthusiasts alike.‘**Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read**.’ D J Paul in _Naval Review_‘**The _Chronicle_ is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into**.’ _Warship World_