Hudson Waverley

Hudson Piers Waverley was born to famed British Captain John Piers Waverley and Elizabeth Anne Waverley of Portsmouth, England on April 14, 1702. His father being of such great renown and with a well known reputation as a daring Captain in his Majesty's Navy, Hudson was eager to follow in his footsteps and continue his family's legacy of service to the crown.

"Growing up Swabbie"
Growing up on a fledgling island Port such as Portsmouth in the 18th Century did not afford much entertainment for young children. In fact, had young Hudson had a mind to seek out a means to humor himself, his attempts would have more than likely been thwarted by his father, who preferred he learn the "ways of a man" early in life. Young Hudson was sent to the dockyards daily to offer his services as an apprentice for any Master dockyard worker or local fishing captain that might need the assistance of an energetic young man. Luckily for him, there were in fact many local fishing captains who were glad to take Hudson on as an apprentice and introduce him to the exciting responsibilities that befell such a "sought" after profession. Before he knew it, Hudson was chipping old paint off the sides of old tug boats and "Swabbing the decks" of old fish boats. Even though the tasks that he was given seemed mundane and downright boring, he was sure that he was the envy of all of his peers.

A life of Duty and Salt


At the age of 16, Hudson was appointed as an acting Midshipman on the HMS Canterbury, a 60 gun ship of the line under the command of Captain George Walton. The fact that an appointment on a ship of the line at that age was very rare and considered a highly prestigious position was not lost on Midshipman Waverley. He knew he would work doubly hard to impress his new Captain who was a close friend of his fathers since childhood. On August 2, 1718 the HMS Canterbury was dispatched to Cape Passero, Sicily to aid in a show of military might and presence, in an effort to speed along the withdrawal of Spanish troops whom had invaded Sicily and Sardinia. 9 days later on August 11, 1718, The British fleet collided with the Spanish fleet and the Battle of Cape Passero ensued.

At age 23, Mr. Waverley having made a name for himself going saber to saber with Spanish Dons in the Battle of Cape Passero has been named Commander of the HMS Hotspur, A Spanish prize ship acquired during the battle in the cape. By order of the King himself, the HMS Hotspur has also been assigned to a special squadron of His Majesty's Navy, The St. George Squadron of the White. Commander Waverley remains loyal to the squadron and to the crown as a promising young officer, sure to prove his dedication and valor in the years to come.

Current and previous appointments

 * HMS Hotspur, Sloop of War
 * HMS Canterbury - 4th Rate ship of the line - Acting Midshipman