tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14545368340084953242024-03-13T13:41:14.604-05:00HMS AcastaThe purpose of HMS ACASTA is to accurately portray a crew of His Majesty's Royal Navy circa 1800-1810 for the educational benefit of the public and for the mutual research and enjoyment of the individual members.
But we're gonna do it differently than it's been done before...HMSAcasta.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.comBlogger1134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454536834008495324.post-63487499922594205472020-04-27T18:18:00.000-05:002020-04-27T18:19:01.207-05:00A Letter from Trafalgar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>The following is a letter written by Robert Hope, a sailmaker aboard HMS Temeraire during the Trafalgar action in 1805.</i></div>
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H M Ship Temeraire<br />
Portsmouth Nov. 4th 1805<br />
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Dear Brother,<br />
This is with my love to you hopeing<br />
It will find you in good health As I bless god<br />
I am at present, what do you of us lads<br />
Of the Sea now, I think they won’t send their fleets<br />
Out again in a hurry, I suppose you know more<br />
About the Action than I can tell you, the first<br />
Ship that we Engaged was the Santa Trinidada<br />
The Spanish four Decker. We engage her three<br />
Quarters of an hour when the Victory fell [erased]<br />
Along Side of him we dropd a Stern when five<br />
More of the Enemy’s Ships came upon us and<br />
Engage us on every Quarter, for one hour and<br />
Sixteen minutes, when one Struck but being so<br />
Closely Engaged that we could not take posession<br />
Of her at that time, two more Seemed to be quite<br />
Satisfied [wh] with what they had post so Sheer’d<br />
Us, so with that Intent, one Dropt on our Starboard<br />
Side, Called the La Fue, and other dropt on our<br />
Larboard Side Called Le Doubtable, they Kept<br />
A Very hot fire for some time But we Soon<br />
Cooled them for In the height of the smoke<br />
Our, men from the upper decks Boarded them<br />
Both at the same time, And Soon Carried the<br />
Day, at this time, at this time I Counted when<br />
Smoke cleared away Seventeen Prizes and one<br />
All on fire, But we have ^only got four Into<br />
Giberalter, for a Gale of wind Came on the day<br />
Following that we was Obliged to Scuttle them<br />
for they was so very leaky, Taken & Destroyed<br />
Is Twenty five, we had forty three killed<br />
And Eighty five wounded, and twenty Seven<br />
Drowned In the Prizes, I sent a letter to my<br />
Father from the Rock, So when you receive<br />
This please to let him know that I am arrived<br />
In England, for I long very much to hear<br />
from him. And Give my love to my Sister<br />
And your answer upon the receipt of this will<br />
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Oblige your Loveing Brother<br />
Robt. Hope<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Greenwich, Royal Museums. 2010. Royal Museums Greenwich Museum Blog: Robert Hope's Trafalgar Letter. October 20.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hope, Robert. 1805. Royal Museums Greenwich: Letter written by Robert Hope, HMS Temeraire, to his brother John Hope. November 4. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kennedy, Maev. 2010. "Trafalgar account is rare voice from below decks." The Guardian. October 19. </span></i></div>
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<b>By Their Lordships Command</b></div>
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<b>This 12th day of April, 2020.</b></div>
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VADM Richard Price, late of the squadron of His Majesty's vessels on the Penetanguishene Station is promoted Admiral.</div>
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James Lowrie, also late of the Penetanguishene Squadron and recently deceased, was due for promotion to Vice Admiral. His promotion is confirmed and his name will appear on the list for the remainder of the calendar year.</div>
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For meritorious service while serving with the HMS Chatham and for exemplary activity and service while commissioning her, Derek Walter is made acting-Lieutenant. A Lieutenant’s Board of Examination will be held in the future when time allows.</div>
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Major Christopher Black, Royal Engineers, is attached to the Western Lakes Station (Captain Schifferdecker officer in command) and is made acting-Lieutenant (N) when acting at sea until such time as he can be certified for further promotion in the Naval Establishment. He will retain his rank in the Royal Engineers for service ashore. Acting-Lieutenat Black and vessel Georgiana are detached to the environs of Lake Manitoba where she will survey and police the region.</div>
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For continued outstanding service to the Naval Establishment, Jason Grainger, warranted gunner (Amherstburg) is made Fleet Master at Arms.</div>
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Martin Burnett, of the Provincial Marine of Amherstburg is made Master Gunner (NE).</div>
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Warranted cook, Gurth Pretty of HMS Psyche, is made Keeper of the Stores, liaising with the Victualling Board, and is charged with keeping the Naval Establishment properly supplied and/or other duties as assigned.</div>
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All promotions to be dated from December 1, 2019.</div>
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Other appointments, Lieutenancies and Warrants are under review and shall be Promulgated shortly.</div>
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<b>The following vessels and longboats have served, or expressed willingness to serve, as vessels of A Naval Establishment squadron and Longboat Flotilla when circumstances and available support warrant.</b></div>
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Fair Jeanne, brigantine</div>
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St Lawrence II, brigantine</div>
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Playfair, brigantine</div>
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Mist of Avalon, schooner</div>
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Empire Sandy, schooner</div>
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Witch</div>
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Rolette*</div>
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Surveyor</div>
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Thunderer</div>
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Dawn Star*</div>
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Kestrel</div>
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Heron</div>
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Insolent</div>
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General Arnold</div>
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Dromedary*</div>
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Royal George</div>
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Rumbustion*</div>
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Georgiana</div>
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Bobbie G*</div>
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Raven</div>
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Red Wing</div>
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Chatham</div>
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Queen Charlotte</div>
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Felix</div>
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With very great Regard</div>
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In recent years there has been a tendency among historians and re-enactors to gloss over many of the more brutal and sad aspects of actual history. Slavery, child labor and blood sports involving animals were all daily aspects of life in the early 19th century. In the Acasta we believe in portraying history “warts and all”. Just as gamecocks were not uncommon on warships, often in the Acasta camp you may see one or more fighting cocks. Of course, the actual status of these guys in the unit is that of beloved mascots.<br />
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Here’s a bit about each of your Acasta Gamecocks-</div>
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<b>Lord Nelson-</b> Lord Nelson is a Black Breasted Red (his coloration) Old English Game (his breed). The breed Old English Game dates back to perhaps the 16th century in Europe. Banty (extra small sized) Old English Games are still common among poultry fanciers because of their beauty, but the decline of cock fighting has resulted in standard sized birds becoming rare. As with many re-enactors “Lord Nelson” is only a persona name. Around home he goes by “Blinker”. Blinker was an 18th century cockfighting term for a bird blind in one eye. Just like his namesake, Lord Nelson is blind in one eye, the result of a disagreement with one of his brothers at a young age. At almost 6 years old, Lord Nelson is the oldest of the Acasta gamecocks.<br />
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<b>Jonathan Blue-</b> Jonathan Blue is a Delaware Blue Game, an 18th century American Game breed. Blue coloration does not breed true in chickens, so Jonathan’s color is “Splash”, basically white with a smattering of blue and red feathers. “Jonathan “was an English term for Americans during this period, hence the name of this American breed bird. Delaware Blue Games are even more rare today than standard sized Old English Games. The University of Delaware keeps a flock, but years ago a professor there mixed in other breed bloodlines, taking the birds further away from their historic appearance. Our Acasta Delaware Games are not from this bloodline, so they maintain the breed’s historic appearance. Jonathan Blue is the original sire of all the Acosta’s Delaware Blues.<br />
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<b>Tom Crib- </b>Tom Cribb is a Delaware Blue Game of the blue coloration. Jonathan Blue is his father. He is named after a famous bare-knuckled boxer of the Acasta time period.<br />
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<b>Blue Peter-</b> Blue Peter is the son of Lord Nelson crossed with a Delaware Blue Game hen. His appearance is actually typical for that of an 18th century Delaware Blue Game. At just going on two years old, he is in his prime. He is named after the flag signaling that a ship was getting underway to set sail, the “Blue Peter”</div>
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Dear Brother, <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In writing to you I
often feel I must begin afresh from the start, never knowing which letters you
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This time I shall begin by saying I am now in a happier
situation than I have found myself in these last several years. I hope that you
have received my past letters and know that I have been transferred from the
prison hulk to the frigate Acosta, a fifth rate of forty guns, Sir James Rehme,
Captain. We are on the North American Station, which is where you should write
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I have written to you past of my assistant surgeon Mr.
Girard, a creole of about my own age. While a capable assistant surgeon, he had
manifested a dislike for me on the basis of his loyalty to the Acosta’s former
surgeon, a Dr. Roberts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Roberts
apparently had an interest equal to my own in the Natural Sciences and left
behind a goodly collection of specimens upon his departure. Mr. Girard had
taken upon himself a curatorial guardianship of these specimens. On first
discovering these specimens I examined them myself with great interest, an
event Girard viewed with obvious distaste. The second time I went to do so I
found they had been moved and upon enquiring, found that they had been<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“stowed more securely” until Dr Robert’s
return, an event which he looked upon with the same reverence and hope which a
good Anglican places upon Christ’s second coming. There was even a particular
chair, the former good Dr.’s, upon which I was not allowed to set on the charge
of its being unsound until the carpenter could make it so. How the man was named
assistant surgeon I know not, as he obviously has no formal schooling for such
an endeavor, although he can read both French and English well enough. I should
have thought that with our shared heritage and interest in the Natural Sciences
and we should have worked well together, but such was not the case. His
deportment toward me was always overly formal and strained.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The other assistant surgeon was Mr. Reed, English of course,
who did have a formal medical education, but who was without imagination or
enthusiasm for his assignment. He was capable enough but went about his duties
with the same curiosity and investigative spirit a sailor shows for holystoning
the deck.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Most recently Reed was invalided ashore, and I was sent a
temporary replacement, Mr. Richardson, and this young man has made all the
difference! He is apparently from a good family settled upon one of the English
islands in the West Indies or Caribbean and has had a formal medical training.
Additionally, he shows a great aptitude as an apothecary, making tinctures,
teas, salves and such from herbs and minerals. Being from the Americans he is
familiar with the identification of most local plants and knowledgeable about
their restorative and healing properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Should this horrid war finally come to a close I should expect to see
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Shortly after he came aboard I found him with Girard in
study of some specimen with their hand lenses. So intent were they that were
completely unaware of my approach. The specimen was a most curious insect which
Richardson called a Mole Cricket. The name was apt, for its front feet were
almost identical in form to that most singular mammal! I shall send you a
sketch in the future. I assumed this was one of Dr. Roberts specimens but was
gratified to learn that it belonged to Richardson! He has brought with him a
specimen collection of his own! Girard’s curiosity was aroused to such a degree
that he forgot himself and retrieved some of Dr. Roberts sacred specimens for
comparison! Our discussion was so interesting and involved I retrieved some of
my own specimens for this impromptu lecture. As I was expanding on the mystery
of a turtle’s breathing- for they have lungs and not gills, yet their rib cage
composes the shell, which is immobile. How do they draw breath? In any case at
this juncture we noticed one of Girard’s young sons who had been standing there
I know not how long, he has two which are ship’s boys on the Acosta, who piped
in with “Lieutenant McClain’s complements and he wishes Dr. Loremir to know
that the sick have been waiting at the mast for some time now”. We had all been
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detail they return with some specimen and usually with some useful herbs. It
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So Dear Brother wish me the joy of my new situation. I send
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<br />Baptistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184375455363636438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454536834008495324.post-25840848193752823272020-01-01T06:00:00.000-06:002020-01-01T06:00:10.405-06:00Our Solemn Duty<div style="text-align: justify;">
With recent footage of the discovery of HMS Terror, I’m struck once again by the awesome responsibility we have as historical interpreters, and as Acastas. We represent men who left their lives behind to go to war for their King and Country, many of whom never returned home. It is my belief that our group should stand as a monument to those men.</div>
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I was first struck by this idea at the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans when we recreated a British Hospital. Our tent was a memorial to the men who were injured and killed during the battle like nowhere else at that particular event. I remember at the time being struck by what an awesome responsibility that was.</div>
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As a group, we show and teach in many different ways, be it our words, actions and even our clothing. As one of the largest Royal Naval reenactment units in North America, the eyes of the public are upon us… in person at events, on the web via our social media, and people trust that we are showing and teaching them correct history.</div>
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I’ve said it before, I'm a firm believer in research… and in theory ALL historical interpreters/re-enactors should be. It's the MOST important tool we have in our arsenal for showing the public what life was like in the past. Because, at the end of the day we're supposed to be displaying and depicting correct history, or at least as correct as we can make it… right? It is OUR job as historical interpreters/re-enactors to be as historically accurate as we can for the public.</div>
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Some years ago, I ran the Regency Society of Tennessee (RSATN), a group dedicated to remembering and preserving the history, culture and costume of the 1790-1820 time period. Through public and private costumed events, tours of historic sites, workshops and individual research, we endeavored to keep this fascinating time alive for ourselves and the public.</div>
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"How" you ask? Whether that meant working on your first person impression, working on improving your clothing, working on your knowledge of the period or working to bring ideas to the table for group events... we wanted to encourage our members to always be working on improving things for themselves and the group.</div>
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But generally what ended up happening is they’d get fired up and make a change or two, then stop like the job was done. They’d ‘plateau’ in their impression if not urged to push forward.</div>
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I’ve got news for you kids, you’re never going to be ‘done’ researching and improving. There’s always more to learn, more to discover. New things are being found all the time, sometimes they serve to confirm what you’re doing and sometimes they will challenge or even prove what you’re doing is wrong… but history isn’t a 100 yard dash for the finish line so that you can go rest and never research again.</div>
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As an historical interpreters/re-enactor your job is correctly displaying and depicting correct history, or at least as correct as we can make it. If you’re not doing that, then you’re a costumer and you should confine your activities to cosplaying at comic and fantasy conventions and stay away from historically minded events, otherwise you end up confusing people who attend historical reenactments to get an educational and accurate glimpse of history.</div>
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A full length program about the Royal Navy to get you away from cleaning house after opening presents, in-laws who have stayed a little too long after Christmas or cleaning dishes after your holiday dinner party! <b><span style="color: red;">ENJOY, and all the best of the season to you my friends.</span></b></div>
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Well, Mary I suspect that as I write this your Marm is asleep in the chair my the fire and the small ones are still savoring their hard candies. I recon you killed that grey goose? I wish with all my heart I could be there will you all.</div>
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As it was, for being without family, I just partook of one of the finest Christmas dinners of my life. It was unexpected, that’s for certain, and how it come about is something of a story. The whole story come from the wardroom's servants who heard it young Mister Hamilton hisself as he told it to the other mids. </div>
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Well now we are without a Captain, and our First Leftentant is too skint to even think of feasting the whole crew, a raisin and figgy pudding was right out. To make matters even worse as we come into winter quarters in Bermuda we find that most of the salt beef is gone over. You could smell it all the way up to the quarterdeck when they broached the barrel- and everyone after almost the same. </div>
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Our purser, Armitage- as soon as we get anchored- goes so the the viticular ashore-and they get into a row with the viticular saying that the beef is still good and Armitage saying that it was a sham when it was casked because it is good a quarter of the way down and rotten below. And we got no Captain to intercede on our behalf. So the first Leftentant puts us on half rations for meat cause he don’t know how long before the meat rations is setteled. So we are looking at a Christmas dinner of peas and a half ration of beef and everyone is right glum about it.</div>
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Armitage gets permission for the Sailing Master MacLachlin and young Hamilton to accompany him ashore. As they are going in Armitage take out a bag and- its full of Yankee silver dollars! He gives a handful to both McLaughlin and Hamilton and tells them “Count them Gentlemen, I would like them returned when we are back again”, but most he keeps hisself. </div>
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Once ashore they go to the tavern most frequented by worthies such as themselves. Armitage tells Hamilton to have a walk around for a bit, then to come in and ask to join their game. So Hamilton takes hisself for a goodly walk and comes back to the tavern. He says the place is packed – it was to be expected cause the harbor was full- and he says Armitage and MacLachlin is playing at cards with a Marine officer and another gentleman. He watches for a bit and then asks to join in, even introduces hisself for good measure. So he’s using the Yankee dollars Armitage gave him from before, and he says at first he has never done so well- but Armitage is doing rather poorly. MacLacklin is also doing rather well, but also at Armitage’s expense. There is so much cash money involved that soon there is a crowd watching and more fellows join in the game. After a bit Hamilton’s luck changes and he loses is whole pot to Armitage, MacLachlin loses most of his pot, then says “Too rich for my blood” and leaves the game, but stays to watch. </div>
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Well Schwindeau and old Bowford done justice by what they had to work with and made a feast to be remembered. As we is all at our messes Hollybrass sends the boy Thomas to ask for Armitage. Well, when Armitage comes down everyone hushes- you could have heard a pin drop on cotton- and then Hollybrass says “To Mister Armitage- the Founder of our Feast” and we all give him three good cheers!</div>
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“A Purser saved Christmas and was cheered by his crew!” he says- and hes right I am sure- them things just don’t really happen.</div>
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It was to be a Happy Christmas indeed when, near this day (<i>in 1812</i>), the <i>Acasta</i> in the company of HMS <i>Poictiers</i> overtook and captured the American Privateer <i>Herald</i> as she and her prizes were bound for Baltimore. She had two other vessels with her, the <i>Friendship</i> and the <i>Little Catharine</i>.<br />
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U.S. Privateer- <b>Herald </b><br />
Class- <b>Brig.</b><br />
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Men-50<br />
Commanded by- .............<br />
Out of- New York<br />
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Ships- 1<br />
Brigs- 1<br />
Schrs- 1<br />
Sloops &c.- 0<br />
Cargo, and estimated value- <b>=$400,000</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>George Foster Emmons, The navy of the United States, from the commencement, 1775 to 1853; with a brief history of each vessel’s service and fate ... Comp. by Lieut. George F. Emmons ... under the authority of the Navy Dept. To which is added a list of private armed vessels, fitted out under the American flag ... also a list of the revenue and coast survey vessels, and principal ocean steamers, belonging to citizens of the United States in 1850. </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>( Washington: Gideon & Co., 1853.)</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> page 180, 181</i></span></div>
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For a weekend event, I need almost an entire day to cram all my clothing and gear into the car and another day to get it all unpacked when I get home. I'm fortunate in that I have a mini van with a little more space, but even then there's the hassle of dragging the heavy seats out of the back to make room. It can turn a Saturday/Sunday event into a Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday event.</div>
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Why must it be a thousand degrees outside when you have to wear a wool coat on top of other thick layers of clothing? Why must it begin raining right as it's time for the battle reenactment to start? Or it starts raining right before it's time to start packing your canvas? Or it's crazy cold outside when you didn't pack appropriate clothing for it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fair weather reenactor. I am aware that it was occasionally hot/cold/rainy in the past, but yikes!<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">5.) STUPID QUESTIONS</span></b></div>
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We've covered these in a previous post... you know the ones I'm talking about. Don't get me wrong, I love working with the public, but these can wear on a body after repeated application.</div>
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I love seeing new places and attending events at far flung historic sites... but yikes I get tired of the hours in the car! I have worn a hole in the carpet where the heel of my gas foot goes and mashed a dent in my armrest where my elbow sits. I've worn through oil and tires and put a zillion miles on my poor car in the pursuit of my beloved hobby. I know reenactors who have burned up tires, engines and entire cars in their travels. A moment of silence for our four-wheeled friends who have lost their lives in the tireless pursuit of our hobby.</div>
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I'm the worst about it in the world. I goto an event to present or demo for the public, or with some other agenda, and I'm so busy all weekend that I completely forget to eat or drink. Or it's nasty hot and I'm just too sweaty to even consider food of any sort. Then to compound the problem, when the public leaves there's a rum ration issued to the unit or an adult beverage offered to me on an empty stomach.<br />
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For some years I labored under the mistaken impression that cliques went away after high school, <i><span style="color: red;"><b>SPOILER ALERT</b></span></i>... they do not. </div>
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North, South, Indians, Slaves, English, French, American, Militia, Army, Navy, Longhunters, Stitch Nazis, Librarians, Farbs, Mainstreamers, Progressives, Old-timers, Spirit of 76ers, Costumers, Steampunks, Quebecois, Western, Performers, Presenters, Demonstrators, Craftsmen, Research hoarders, Doctors and Surgeons, Officers, NCOs, you name it.</div>
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In the end we're all doing roughly the same thing in our own way, giving the public a glimpse of life in the 'old-timey' days while trying to learn and experience some aspect of history for ourselves. Play nice out there kids!</div>
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I already don't enjoy using strange toilets. But I REALLY don't enjoy using strange PUBLIC toilets. Then, put that strange public toilet in a cramped, outdoor blue plastic booth while wearing my 'funny clothes'... and it is my ultimate recipe for discomfort. There are so many layers of clothing between you and your eventual goal that it is the least graceful and practical thing you can do at an event. </div>
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I have been known to avoid port-a-potties like the plague unless I'm just absolutely desperate. And even IF I decide to make use of one, I usually try to use the 'handicapped' potty because they're so much bigger than the regular ones, there's generally enough room to take off and hang up the five layers of clothing between me and the plastic seat. God forbid my clothing be allowed to touch any of the mysterious and fetid fluids that lurk on any and ALL of the potty's surfaces.<br />
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<b><i>Now, a tale that the lovely Mrs. Roberts twisted my arm to make me include. </i></b><br />
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A year or so ago, I was at a nice little event whose name I won't mention (but it rhymes with<a href="http://www.paintedstonesettlers.org/index.html"> 'Long Run Massacre'</a>) and I had avoided the port-o-johns all weekend and finally was beside myself with desperation. So I picked out one that was partially obscured from public by the treeline. At least the event coordinators had made an attempt to hide them a little bit. <br />
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I enter and immediately realize this is going to be an unpleasant visit. The little blue booth was full in the hot afternoon sun and had been baking there for several hours. To make matters worse, it would seem that everyone else had used it before me, leaving it a complete wreck!<br />
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There were no interior hooks for me to hang my waistcoat etc from, so I very carefully folded it up and placed it precariously on a little shelf attached to the exhaust pipe. Then, I very carefully got myself arranged so as to do my duty (as it were). I was mindful the entire time not to allow my breeches to touch the wet floor.<br />
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Once my transaction was complete, I stand to pull up my breeches. But because of the small size of the little potty and the awkward angle at which I had to stand in order to keep my breeches from touching the floor. I was having a hard time. Then the perfect storm occurred, Leather soled period repro boots met slick plastic floor, awkward crouching angle met wonky balancing act center of gravity. I sliped forward and banged my head on the plastic door then fell in a half-clothed crumple onto the wet floor.<br />
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If there ever was a living, breathing embodiment of that Jolly Jack Tar what is in all the songs it was Mark Ledford. He was a big bull of a man, strong as one also, but I never seen him loose his temper or even his good nature. No matter what the weather or officers throwed at us he would just take it all with a smile and a laugh.</div>
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Once a gang of us was ashore on liberty and there was a gang of lobsters in the same grog shop, but at the start they kept to their side and we ours. After a bit the biggest one come over to Ledford, who was standing at the time. He might have picked him cause he was the biggest, or maybe cause Ledford was laughing the loudest. Mark just ignored him until he speaks up real loud and says “there ain’t a Tar alive what is fit to wipe the boots of a Royal Marine.” Mark just smiles at him and says “I see you ain’t acquainted with many tars”.<br />
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All to once there was a loud noise and the Lobster is standing funny lookin cross eyed. It happened so fast none of us caught it but Tony Weremacheck. Tony was born someplace that was not Russia, but nearby to it. He never said much, but he studied everything going on around him real careful. I don’t know if that is the way they are where he was born, or it was just his own way of hisself. Anyway he didn’t say much, but he didn’t miss nothing either.</div>
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He told us later the Lobster looked quick back to his mates then went to throw a punch, but Ledford beat him to it and give him a uppercut to the chin that almost lifted him off his feet. It throwed him against the wall so hard he bounced of it- that was the noise- and left him still standing, Tony said Ledford set his mug on the table with his free hand while he was doing it. </div>
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Ledford took a sip from his mug and says to the Lobster “you shifted your weight before you started your punch- and ya looked back at yer mates to make sure they was watchin. That was a dead giveaway”. He says it just like he was telling the fellow his shoe had come unbuckled, At that the fellow kind of comes to hisself and goes to throw another punch- we was all watching this time- but Ledford beats him again and punches him first, this time in the gut. That doubled him up and put him on his knees, then he starts to puke. Mark waits till he is about done puking , then squats down beside him, friendly like. “ We gonna keep this up much longer? I’d really like to get back to drinkin” he says. “Let me buy ya a drink” gasps the Lobster.</div>
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If this letter was deliver’d as it was meant to be, it should have arrived to you with the Portrait that I have commissioned. Know sir that it was only my Esteem and affection for you that gave rise to its creation, and in no way motivated out of a desire for advancement or favour with the Admiralty. You have always been so very kind to my men and I in our endeavours aboard the Acasta, it was my desire to repay that kindness to you in some small way.</div>
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It is my hope that it will adorn the walls of your home for years to come, and then, the walls of your children and grandchildren who will look upon it and recall, with fond emotion, the fine man that you are.</div>
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My only regret is that I am unable to deliver this portrait to you in person. I am bound for England where I must see my man of business and tend to the final details of the purchase of my new estate, Purvis Lodge.</div>
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For those of you that have followed us for a long time, you know that our Royal Navy Doctor page on Facebook has evolved and become a place for not just the Doctor, but all things ACASTA. In the past few years, the page has showcased and highlighted the adventures of the entire crew and it's time for a little rebranding to reflect that change. Therefore we are working diligently to change the Facebook page's name to "HMS ACASTA".</div>
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Look for the change to take effect in the days and weeks to come as we work with the powers that be at Facebook to make that happen. We're excited about the big change of name, and look forward to continuing to bring you the same quality posts, images and research.</div>
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Herewith is my report as Senior of the Special Detachment from Acasta, assigned to H.M.A.T. Chatham, Captain Christopher Sorenson, commanding. </div>
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As my travels were delayed by necessary preparations, en route, I sent the detachment ahead to the Penetanguishene Station under the command of Mister Midshipman Linden. With him were Master’s Mate P. Mahone, Surgeon’s Mate J. Girard, Landsmen A. Weremeichik, N Weremeichik, and M Ledford, and Ship’s Boys A Girard and F Girard.</div>
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Mister Linden reported to Captain Sorenson in the afternoon of Thursday, 8 August, at the site of Chatham’s encampment. Camp was speedily set, and the Acastas were exemplary in their efficiency and zeal, in helping to set the camp. The evening was spent in preparation, in anticipation of expected action, the next day. In the morning, a combined crew of Chathams, Acastas, and a Psyche or two, who had arrived as a “Vanguard” of sorts for their ship, set out to scout the harbour, and the adjacent inlet to the south. They, in company with the flotilla under the command of Commodore Hurlbut, engaged a pair of American “Schuners” that had been sent to harry us. After an effective, but inconclusive engagement, our boats broke off the engagement, leaving the Americans in place, as they would need repairs to follow, or continue the engagement. The afternoon saw our boats again engaged with the Americans, to the Americans’ advantage. It was only the next day, Suaturday, that we were able to secure the upper hand, when the Americans sent troops to try and capture HMS Tecumseth, nearing completion at the Penetanguishine shipyard. By the combined efforts of our flotilla and our land forces, we were able to force the Americans to retreat. </div>
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I am pleased to report that all the Acastas present in our party served their duty with great zeal, and little difficulty. Mister Linden had no qualms about exerting authority as needed, without resorting to excess. With the usual guidance and tutelage, I make no doubt he will become an officer of perceptive ability, and will continue to bring honour to his crew, his ship, his service, and his King and Country. </div>
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The only dark note on the whole expedition, was that Master’s Mate Mahone shewed serious neglect to our navigational equipment, leaving it out to be dampened by the dew. No significant damage resulted, but I had rather stern words with Mahone, and, unless he shews better stewardship in future, it may be necessary to reconsider his appointment.</div>
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The 1812 Grand Tactical at Discovery Harbor was a great success, from my perspective. It was<br />
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The events of the weekend run together, in my memory, so I hope you’ll all forgive me, if I jumble things up, or misspell or completely omit names. I’m not even entirely sure who was Acasta, and who was Chatham!</div>
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Tony and Berna Gerard brought their whole family, though once on site, we saw little of the boys, as they were off fighting their own war, with the other kids of the camp. By Sunday morning, all the kids had pretty much formed their own Penentanguishine Militia, with a Captain, Serjeant, and semi-formed ranks.</div>
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As I spent most of the weekend out fighting the Johnathans, I can’t say how the ladies spent their weekend, but I can say that there was ALMOST TOO much to do, for those of us “under arms”. I got to tour H.M.S. Tecumseth, and we all sang below decks, and in the Tecumseth museum, there was a Twilight Zone moment, when I called Tony over, to point out a jackknife fleam, only to have Tony pull the EXACT SAME FLEAM from his pocket! He had recently bought his from eBay, and it was clearly made by the same maker, and definitely within a FEW MONTHS of the one in the display case! They even had chips missing from the horn scales, in the same place!</div>
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There could have been a bit more effort beforehand, with regards to signage, camp assignments, etc., to make setup a bit more streamlined and effective, A pile of street signs on the ground near Registration should have been placed by Wednesday, IMO, and a map showing camp assignments would have helped everyone get properly set, earlier. Perhaps, in future, each unit could be asked to submit a roster of tent space needed, with a nearby overflow area, for late additions. From this, an assignment map could be generated. </div>
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HMSAcasta.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454536834008495324.post-53020826117702595352019-08-05T06:30:00.000-05:002019-08-05T06:30:01.878-05:00Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We discovered after we got home from the Jane Austen Festival, that our friend and fellow Acasta member <b>Jim Apple</b> was hurt while on vacation. He sliced the palm of his thumb on his right hand, severing the flexor tendon and nerves. Not only did he have to have emergency surgery while he was far from home, but now he’s going to miss out on several months of work. </div>
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A fund was set up to help him where you can very easily donate to help out our shipmate.He is dealing with medical bills from the injury and concerns about his income for the next few months while he recovers. He is a very private person and would never ask for help, so we’re asking for him. You can help by going to the link below.</div>
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And if you can’t donate NOW, donate LATER, and share the link around to those that may be in a position to assist! Thanks so much!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/barefootfarrier">https://www.gofundme.com/f/barefootfarrier</a> </span></b></div>
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<br />HMSAcasta.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454536834008495324.post-14421857970731463992019-07-29T07:00:00.000-05:002019-07-29T07:00:01.858-05:00New Monday Posting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Acasta website you’re reading this on right now has served us well over the years since the founding of the unit in 2011. It’s allowed people to find us who might not otherwise have known we existed, it’s been a great place to post event and project photos, and it’s been the perfect spot for our Royal Naval research and historical fiction posts.</div>
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But online trends change over time and so must we. People have moved away from blogs in favor of more visual forms of social networking. Viewership and follower interaction on the Acasta site has decreased over the years as people moved away from the blog format to partake of their media in other places.</div>
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<b>Therefore, instead of posting daily, the Acasta site will now have posts on Mondays, with the main emphasis being to shift more of our effort toward our Instagram page.</b> Instagram is one of the top platforms for engagement. It’s an easy, friendly way to participate in the Acasta’s adventures! Likes and comments on the Acasta’s IG page are a SNAP!</div>
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Our goal with the Acasta Instagram is for each image to serve as a little window in time. As if the viewer is looking through to the War of 1812. Our standards are high, and we strive to bring you the best of the images from the many events we attend throughout the years.</div>
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HMSAcasta.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454536834008495324.post-41790452989606529252019-07-22T07:00:00.000-05:002019-07-22T07:00:04.322-05:00American Impressment Protection Certificates<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9AH7SGfJdW0/W2hOMCfN8qI/AAAAAAAAQIc/29w4Mbmh2GcMtdrwW2CHJv1SjM3x5KfAgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-08-06%2Bat%2B8.29.36%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="434" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9AH7SGfJdW0/W2hOMCfN8qI/AAAAAAAAQIc/29w4Mbmh2GcMtdrwW2CHJv1SjM3x5KfAgCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-08-06%2Bat%2B8.29.36%2BAM.png" width="148" /></a>An article by Acasta member Nicholas Weremeichik<br />
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In 1796, President George Washington and the 4th Congress passed an “Act for the Relief and Protection of American Seamen.” This act would be a step towards curtailing the impressment of American sailors by Britain or other foreign powers into their navies. Provision was made for a legal document called an “impressment protection certificate” and would plainly state as follows in Section 4 of the act:</div>
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“I, (first and last name of state official), collector of the district of (municipality), do hereby certify, that (first and last name of applicant), aged (x) years, or thereabouts, of the height of (x) feet (x) inches, [ describing the said seaman as particular as may be] has, this day, produced to me proof in the manner directed in the act, intituled “An act for the relief and protection of American seamen;” and pursuant to the said act, I do hereby certify, that the said (first and last name of applicant) is a citizen of the United States of America: In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day (x) of (x).” </div>
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The state official is to preserve a copy of this document and proofs of citizenship for the records. An applicant would pay twenty-five cents for this service. Several extant examples of these have survived and are all different to a degree. Some certificates had more printed words and some more handwritten but all were compliant and legal if they followed the text above to the necessary extent.</div>
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Notarized by John Keese in the State of New York on May 11th, 1796.</div>
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6’-1” in height, 32 years of age, light complexion, light hair, light eyes</div>
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Signed by collector Samuel Bishop in the State of Connecticut on November 7th, 1801.</div>
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Signed by collector William R. Lee in the State of Massachusetts on November 24th, 1806.</div>
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Signed by collector Joseph Whipple in the State of New Hampshire on May 13th, 1808.</div>
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Signed by collector David Gelston in the State of New York on June 5th, 1810.</div>
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Signed by collector Charles Collins in the State of Rhode Island on February 6th, 1812.</div>
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To see more records of Impressment Protection Certificates, check out the Registers of Seaman’s Protection Certificates database at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut: https://research.mysticseaport.org/databases/protection/</div>
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1796 Act for the Relief and Protection of American Seamen https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/United_States_Statutes_at_Large/Volume_1/4th_Congress/1st_Session/Chapter_36</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Publication date: 8 October 1799 </i></span></div>
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Valiant was in company with Acasta when they came upon Wasp in pursuit of an American brig off Cape Sable. The three British ships continued the chase for another 100 miles before they finally were able to capture the brig. She was the letter of marque Porcupine, of more than 300 tons, and was carrying a valuable cargo of brandy and silks from Bayonne to Boston. In his letter to the Admiralty of 7 September, a copy of which was printed in the London Gazette, Captain Robert Dudley Oliver of Valiant described Porcupine as being only eight months old and an uncommonly fast sailer. After the capture, Wasp, which had recaptured a prize that the privateer Young Teazer had taken, sailed in search of the privateer. </div>
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HMS Valiant was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 24 January 1807 at Blackwall Yard.</div>
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<i>And the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty do hereby further give Notice, that the Uniform directed, in pursuance of His Majesty's Order on the 17th November 1787, to be worn by the Warrant Officers of His Majesty's Fleet, viz. Blue Cloth Coat, with Blue Lappels and round Cuffs, fall down Collar, Three Buttons to the Pocket and Cuff, white lining, but not edged with white; Button with an Anchor, same as the Captain's former one; white Cloth Waistcoat and Breeches. Shall be worn only by Gunners, Boatswains and Carpenters; and the subordinate classes of Warrant Officers shall not be allowed to wear Lappels.</i></div>
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It it generally believed that the seated fellow visible at the left through the doorway/window in the Ibbetson painting above, is a Bo'sun given his mode of dress and the chain about his neck. See enlargement detail.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Regulations and Instructions </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">relating to His Majesty's Service at Sea. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Established by His Majesty in Council.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">1808 Edition, pgs 142-147</span></i><br />
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