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David Davies @jddavies.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Sad to hear about the plight of replica frigate L'Hermione - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Saw her under construction at Rochefort in 2004 and she provided some of the inspiration for my Kermorvant trilogy set in the French Revolutionary War.

theguardian.com

‘Now or never’ to save replica of American revolutionary war vessel, say French campaigners

Fresh plea for funds to repair €26m copy of frigate that carried Louis XVI’s promise of aid in war of independence

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David Davies @jddavies.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Inspired by last weekend's @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social, it's time to get more active on social meejah again, revive my website, get blogging again, and above all press forward with writing projects that have been on hold for ages. OK, all after coffee, obvs...

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David Davies @jddavies.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Slowly coming down to earth after a great weekend at ‪@stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social‬! Great venue, talks and audiences. Huge thanks to the organisers, @ericanela.bsky.social @17thcenturylady.bsky.social @1642author.bsky.social!

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David Davies @jddavies.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I'm delighted to be taking part in the forthcoming Bowlines maritime literary festival in Exeter! Full details including booking link here-https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/bow-lines/ Weekend also sees AGM & dinner of www.snr.org.uk including talk for members by N A M Rodger

snr.org.uk

The Society For Nautical Research

The official home of The Society for Nautical Research and The Mariner's Mirror. The world’s oldest society dedicated to the study of maritime heritage.

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