Talk: 'The Battle of Trafalgar' by Dave Allport

Join us at The Hornet Services Sailing Club for a talk on the Battle of Trafalgar from Dave Allport MBE. Dave retired from the Royal Navy in 2006 as a Warrant Officer 1, with over 34 years service. He was awarded the MBE in 2004 in recognition of service to the Royal Navy and community charity work particularly Guide Dogs for the Blind. On retirement Dave moved to the Queens Harbour Master staff as a Vessel Traffic Services Operator in the busy port of Portsmouth and served for 17 years, before finally retiring in July 2022. 

In this talk Dave will be describing one of the most famous sea-battles in history: The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The story includes the lead up to the heroic battle and the death of Admiral Nelson. This talk includes laptop and projector plus music and an Imovie element 

The itinerary for the evening is:

18:00                 Hornet Bar opens for drinks and meals at member's own cost

19:30 - 20:30      Talk in Fabrosa room

20:30 - 21:00      Q & A 

18:00 - 23:00      Bar open throughout evening 

Last updated 2:00pm on 8 May 2024