Naval Chronicle - 05 - August, 1721

Foreword
After one of the most eventful months yet in the Caribbean, Britain finds itself entering August with an excellent position. July began with the Squadron still in somewhat of a disarray with re-organizing efforts ongoing still, and our Nation was equally in need of structure. Having suffered many major defeats in June, and with the aim of creating a unified Nation, initiative was taken to create the British Parliament. Throughout the month representatives of many of the major Squadrons in the Caribbean joined the growing Parliament and as I write this, it now consists of nine Squadrons.

These nine Squadrons now share ideas of strategy and tactics, as well as goals and aims, and this unity has brought with it great victories and great success. The defeats of June have given way to the glorious victories of July as our mighty fleets have time and time again defeated enemies! This transition was made possible by a long string of military victories and clever strategic moves. Perhaps most worth noting is our claiming Havana. In mid-July, British forces succeeded in taking Havana; Spain's main economic port. Throughout the rest of the month, and indeed the beginning of this one, we have continued to defend it from a multitude of Spanish attacks. This move has effectively broken the Spanish war machine and there is little they can do to stop our claiming total dominance in the Caribbean.

We are now clearly the greatest power in the Caribbean waters and our National officials have already begun negotiating a treaty that will grant us economic gain and reward our efforts. The strength of our fleets and the skill of our Captains are matched only by the power of our economy and zeal of our shipwrights. Britain is, at present, an unstoppable power. When we stand united, with open discourse and free exchange of ideas in our Parliament, nothing can threaten our hold of the Caribbean.

As I mentioned initially, the Squadron was still undergoing major changes at the beginning of the month, with the introduction of new offices and various changes to our workings. Thanks to our excellent Senior Officers, and our most loyal Captains, we have flourished in these changes and the Squadron is today perhaps stronger than ever.

The skill and courage of our Captains is reflected in the wide array of medals awarded this month, and our leadership and wisdom reflected in the promotions. This month promises to be an exciting one. With a treaty ready to be signed in Europe and our Nation united in their efforts, Britain will reign supreme!

Enjoy!



Awards
The Senior Officers have discussed and voted in accordance with the rules of the Squadron for those medals that are to be distributed this month. They hereby announce this month's awards:

Captain the Baron James Raleigh

Dear Sirs,

I would like to nominate Captain the Baron James Raleigh for a Military Cross.

He showed excellent skill in the Port Battle at Puerto del Principe on the 10. July. With his help our red group under the command of Captain Dirty Nellie was responsible for the sinking of five spanish war ships. In addition he showed his fighting spirit again in the West End Battle, which followed immediately after the PdP battle.

Best Regards, Captain Leo Davis M.G., Baron of Crowcombe

Captain Viscount Middlemore

Dear Sirs,

I would like to nominate Captain the Baron Robert Middlemore for a Military Cross. His performance at the Port Battles in Puerto del Principe and West End on the 10th of July were excellent and helped us a lot to win the day.

Best Regards, Captain Leo Davis M.G., Baron of Crowcombe

Captain McAvoy

Captain McAvoy is extremely active in the squadron's economy. Able to quickly provide ships and fittings to order. His devotion to the squadron economy and willingness to run two accounts should be rewarded with a medal.

Nominated by: Captain the Lord Fletcher

Captain Cunningham

Still one of the most Junior names on the Captain's List, indeed not yet even a Master, Mr. Cunningham has displayed highly commendable zeal and effort in hunting down and destroying enemy patrol fleets on the high seas. He has done so in a professional manner, with excellent conduct under the command of myself and other Commodores, and has proven his ability to hold formation in line time and time again.

Not only has he excelled at the abovementioned exploits, he has also accumulated a tremendous wealth of rare outfittings (a testament to his successful cruising in itself), which he has been kind enough to offer to members of the Squadron in need.

These actions merit recognition in any Captain of the Squadron, whatever his rank, and I therefore recommend Reginald Cunningham as a recipient for The St. George Citation for Conspicuous Bravery.

Nominated by: Captain the Baron Will Collister

Captain Sir J. R. Lapenotiere

Mr. Lapenotiere Has shown extreme dedication to SGS and its fellow captains by leading numerous fleet engagements in or around the bahamas.

For dedication to God, King, Country, and the Service i here by nominate Captain Lapenotiere for the George Medal.

Nominated by: Captain the Lord Fletcher

Captain Sir James Wilmore

Lords of the High Admiralty,

I hereby pledge to grant Captain James Wilmore the honour to be commended by the Admiralty for his dedicated service to the Squadron. Wilmore may be regarded as a rolemodel for every Junior Officer of the society. Dedicated, helpful, always polite and willing to contribute ideas and work. As Chief of Naval Personnel he has reorganized the roster. His brilliant work on the executive-board and within our forums shows his abilities and skills.

Always your humble servant,

Seth Seaborn

Earl of Strafford

Captain Sir Nathan Blatchford

I think he should be awarded this commendation for great help and service with flags and service of that kind and for his guide for makeing sails and flags.

Nominated by: James A. Clonfert

Captain the Lord Fletcher

Honoured Admiralty,

I wish to recommend Sealord Joseph Fletcher for a Parliamentary Commendation. Not for returning to active service as that was his duty for King and Country. But for the enormous work he has put into the improvement of SGS and the Council in the last six weeks.

Soetimes even I wondered, if Lord Fletcher sleeped at all. He organized a new Council-Webpage, worked on regulations, helped the Executives and other Senior Officers to reorganize the structure of SGS and showed true leader-skills.

I think it's time to show him our thankfulness for his fantastic work.

I remain as your humble servant,

Seth Seaborn

Earl of Strafford

Promotions
The Senior Officers convened in the end of last month to evaluate the actions and conduct of our Captains. They have voted on this month's promotions, in accordance with the rules governing the Squadron, and have seen fit to promote the following officers:

Captain Robert Middlemore

Captain Will Collister

Captain Nathan Blatchford

Captain James Wilmore

Captain James Castor

Captain Chris McDella

Captain Titus Wallenstein

Captain Charles Morley

Captain Jonathan Grey

Captain Jack Crichton

Captain James A. Clonfert

Captain Jessie Ashden

Recruits
The following Captains have joined our honourable Squadron. We bid them welcome and look forward to sailing alongside them into the fray of many a battle to further the interests of His Britannic Majesty's Royal Navy:

Jack Crichton

Douglas Sims

Jessie Ashden

Theodore Zee

Nathan Orrah

Ships Launched
The following ships have been launched and commissioned to Captains of the St. George Squadron:

Services and businesses
Here follows a list of the major shipyards, plantations, mining industries, etc., present in the Caribbean which offer their services to the Squadron.

Lao's Provisionings
Mr. Lao is the owner of Lao's Provisionings; a professional supplier of ship provisions for shipyards and individuals alike. Famous for his Mr. Lao's Chicken, he is well-known on the lower deck for providing both tasty and healthy food for British seamen.

Contact: Kai Chang Lao

Pepys Naval Contracting
Our contracting business has been in operation in Turtling bay for close to 2 years now and we are quite experienced at build ships of all classes and sizes. We have built a second rate, three third rates and numerous small ships. We are one of the few firms that stock Lineship Bundles and operate on a contractual build basis. Please inquire or Samuel Pepys or William Benbow if you need to hire use for a building contract!

Contacts: Samuel Pepys & William Benbow

Fletcher Ironworks
Captain Walter Fletcher is proud to present his most excellent Ironworks. Situated in Puerto Cabezas, Fletcher Ironworks is built as the Navy Board Business Page Model.

Available to satisfy all your Iron needs.

Contacts: Walter Fletcher

WSW Shipyards
Ladies and Gentlemen of the SGS I would like to offer the sevices of WSW's shipyards should you be needing any assistance in the production of ships and outfittings please direct ingame mail to Emlyn Thomas with your requirements. To all SGS members i offer the terms of agreememnt that are:

Our pledge to you is to build and place your new ship with you within 24 hours of your order being placed all ships will be priced at the rate of cost+tax+structure upkeep+15 dubloons/hour for labour+10%. We can also outfit these ships with the best permanent outfittings available upon request.

We pride ourselves to be able to complete all orders with this expediance and to date have completed orders for Lady Nellie, Captain the Baron Robert Middlemore, Captain Wilkes, Captain the Baron Leo Davis & Captain Roderick Morrow.

We have a vast stock of reserves available for ready use allowing us to complete these orders within the time frame above so feel free to drop me a line.

Contacts: Mark Jones & Emlyn Thomas

Wallenstein & Waldeck Sail Loft
Are ye annoyed of torn hemp ropes and canvases or sails with holes bigger than the ship itself eaten away by mots or other vermins? Trust 'em well known goods of Wallstein & Waldeck Sail Loft. We provide you with all kind of first quality products made of the finest cultivated hemp within the Caribbean.

Contacts: Titus Wallenstein & Arnold von Waldeck

Yucatan Arsenal
The Yucatan Arsenal is a purveyour of all fine "goods of war". From powders, to shot, to cannon mods, to all the expertly trained crew one needs. "You provide the ship, we will provide the tools".

First Rate Powders, AO Well Made, Mast Brace Well Made, Cannon First Rate, All Experts, All Ammo, All Craftable Offensive Mods, Iron, Bronze, Zinc, Anchors, Nails and the Lot

Contacts: Dirty Nellie

VonHauer Firearms Co.


For six generations the von Hauer family has lived by the creed "From Strength, Peace. From Irons, Revolt. From Fire, Conquest." Von Hauer ammunition and firearms have been relied upon throughout six generations of European conflict.

Powders, canons, ammunition, teak, and all manner of metalworks.

Contacts: James Maddox

Treaty signed in Europe
Our victories and power at sea have given our National representatives in Europe just what they need in order to negotiate an advantegous treaty with the other European Neations. The treaty, signed August 8th in London, grants Britain those economic benefits that previously had befallen Spain. Not only has this treaty granted Britain these benefits, but the Majesty the King has also seen fit to grant all of the Captains who served in the Caribbean, and helped attain the naval superiority we enjoy today, a considerable amount of commendations and rewards. Open fighting between the Nations is expected to break out within days of the treaty being signed, and all Captains are to prepare for further war at sea.

The Dutch government has ranked the relative strengths of the Europeans nations, and the coalition of pirates in the Caribbean, from strongest to weakest accordingly:

Great Britain

Pirates

France

Spain

Naval Engagements
Here follows a summary of engagements, actions and battles in which our British ships have taken part during the month. For ship-to-ship duels and flotilla actions, the result column depicts the damage given to each ship. Critical damage in this column represents that the ship sank but lost a point of durability rather than being lost forever.

The red text depicting losses is also used in tables summarizing Port Battles. The black number under each column gives the amount of ships of that class present, and the red number in brackets gives losses from that group.

If any Captain finds any errors in the following account, feel free to edit the erroneous details. Also, the Editor cannot sufficiently stress the appreciation of each report to reach the Admiralty. So do, if at all possible, make a note or two to add to the Chronicle, and deliver it to Captain the Baron Will Collister via pm, mail or in person.

August 1st
Battle of Turtling Bay :

Battle of Belize:

Battle of Port of Spain:

Battle of Cartagena:

August 2nd
Battle of Jaqueme:

August 3rd
Battle of Riding Rocks:

August 4th
Battle of Gibara:

Battle of Havana:

Battle of St. John's:

August 6th
Battle of de L'isle:

August 7th
Battle of St. Rose's Bay:

August 11th
Battle of West End:

August 12th
Battle of Belize:

 Battle of Nassau :

 Battle of Port-of-Spain :

 Battle of Santo Domingo :

 Battle of Spanish Town :

August 14th
Battle of Bridgetown:

August 15th
Battle of Bluefields:

Battle of Basseterre:

Battle of Charlestown:

August 18th
Battle of Irish Point:

August 19th
Battle of Caracas:

Battle of Port-of-Spain:

Battle of Belize:

Battle of West End:

August 22nd
Battle of Bluefields:

Battle of Biloxi:

August 23rd
 Battle of Nassau :

August 24th
 Battle of Bridgetown :

August 25th
 Battle of Irish Point :

August 28th
 Battle of Spanish Town :

August 29th
 Battle of Belize :

August 30th
 Battle of Biloxi :

Ships Launched in Europe
The following ships were launched in Europe this month: