Trafalgar Day

N. McKay · 21st October 2004, 19:04

Happy Trafalgar Day everyone. Those who are of age, have a tot of Nelson's blood to commemorate the occasion -- the rest of you please stick to a glass of Coke!

SmileForMe · 21st October 2004, 19:55

Yes, please!

Heh.

Speaking of which.. Trafalgar Days Competition is quite some time away yet! But hopefully we'll see all you NB Sea Cadets there in January!

Gungod · 21st October 2004, 20:12

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Originally Posted by SLt McKay

Happy Trafalgar Day everyone. Those who are of age, have a tot of Nelson's blood to commemorate the occasion -- the rest of you please stick to a glass of Coke!

Wardroom Meeting tonight, Pussers it shall be......

N. McKay · 21st October 2005, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Gungod

Wardroom Meeting tonight, Pussers it shall be......

A couple of us are planning the same thing. No mean feat, since it's not yet available in New Brunswick!

LCdr Gene Fedderly · 21st October 2005, 12:30

I attended the Trafalgar Mess Dinner held at VENTURE last night and it was an honour to be present at such an occasion. It was a somewhat subdued affair and the speech not all that entertaining or inspiring, but a good time nonetheless. If you want to read an excellent article about the relevance of Trafalgar to the Canadian Navy today, find the latest issue of the "Starshell" which is the newsletter of the Naval Officers' Association of Canada. I'll post it if I can find it electronically. Until that time, has everyone seen this?

Modern-Day Trafalgar

Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy."

Hardy: "Aye, sir."

Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to the signal officer. What's the meaning of this?"

Hardy: "Sorry sir?"

Nelson (reading aloud): " England expects every person to do his duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability". "What gobbledygook is this?"

Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the censors, lest it be considered racist."

Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."

Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working environments."

Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the main brace to steel the men before battle."

Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking."

Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it ....full speed ahead."

Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water."

Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest please."

Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir."

Nelson: "What?"

Hardy: "Health and safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness. And they said that rope ladder doesn't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected."

Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."

Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle, Admiral."

Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."

Hardy: "Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier- free environment for the differently abled."

Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card."

Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under- represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."

Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons."

Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without hard hats. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?"

Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy."

Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."

Nelson: "What? This is mutiny."

Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal-aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."

Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"

Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not."

Nelson: "We're not?"

Hardy: "No, sir. The Frenchies and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation."

Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil."

Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that sir. You'll be up on disciplinary."

Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy, who speaks ill of your King."

Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules. It could save your life"

Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?"

Hardy: As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment."

Nelson: "What about sodomy?"

Hardy: "I believe that is to be encouraged now, sir."

Nelson: "In that case ...kiss me, Hardy".

N. McKay · 21st October 2005, 12:51

Starshell is published on the NOAC website (probably in the members' area), but that appears not to be working today.

**TWoyma** · 21st October 2005, 14:58

Happy Trafalgar Day!

LT(N) Fedderly: Good read; it made me chuckle (and shake my head a little, too

)

CaptPilk · 21st October 2005, 15:51

Great story Gene...

I'm sure it will keep my thoughts humored as I endure the 3 hour recounting of the Battle of Trafalgar at HMCS Nonsuch tomorrow night...

woody_woodcraft · 22nd October 2005, 16:49

How did i manage to resist shouting "WE WON!" yesterday...especially to the spaniards that gave us evils

D-Train · 22nd October 2005, 21:33

Trafalgar Weepers were held yesterday on board HMCS Donnacona. A good time was had by all.

I read in the apaper this summer that they refought the battle of Trafalgar in a recreation to honour the 200th anniversary, but instead of French/Spanish against British, they relabeled the fleets "Blue" and "Red". In an age of political correctness, leave it to Nelson's descendant, who was on hand as a guest of honour, to point out that this was very foolish and that we all know which side each really was.

I think the red side won...

N. McKay · 21st October 2006, 22:05

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Originally Posted by D-Train

Trafalgar Weepers were held yesterday on board HMCS Donnacona. A good time was had by all.

We had a small dinner tonight with "Enagage the Enemy More Closely" (P1 and P6) hoisted on my flagpole; I hope everyone else enjoyed Trafalgar Day as much as my wingers and I did.

lone bugler · 21st October 2006, 22:59

well im an air cadet but lord nelson has been one of my heros, too bad he only made it to vice admarial of the white i due belelive. i've also wisited trafalgar square in britian and it is quite breathtaking. i guess i'll just stick to the coke but happy trafalgar day everyone!

N. McKay · 18th October 2007, 21:33

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Originally Posted by lone bugler

well im an air cadet but lord nelson has been one of my heros, too bad he only made it to vice admarial of the white i due belelive. i've also wisited trafalgar square in britian and it is quite breathtaking. i guess i'll just stick to the coke but happy trafalgar day everyone!

I haven't been there yet, but it's definitely on my list of things to see.

N. McKay · 20th October 2008, 15:30

Thinking about it a bit more, another thing to see would be HMS VICTORY, which is still in commission and in the care of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth.

**James** · 20th October 2008, 16:36

LT(N) Fedderly - Great, seen it loads of times before sir!!

Been to a traff dinner and the UKSCC national traff parade in traffalgar sq london is on sundaqy! !

josh sylvester · 20th October 2008, 16:39

Was on my Districts Trafalgar Parade yesterday.

MC Romance · 21st October 2008, 10:07

May possibly be doing the UKSCC National Trafalgar Day Parade on Sunday which should be fun.

Comms · 23rd October 2008, 11:58

The UK Trafalgar Day Parade is on Sunday the 26th of October, if anyones passing through London, make sure your down in Trafalgar Square to watch us

MC Romance · 24th October 2008, 04:20

I'm not going on the UKSCC Traf Parade and unfortunately i'm in Norwich so I can't watch it either.

N. McKay · 21st October 2009, 10:55

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Originally Posted by MC Romance

I'm not going on the UKSCC Traf Parade and unfortunately i'm in Norwich so I can't watch it either.

We don't have Trafalgar Day parades in Canada but my unit's XO and resident military historian will be giving the cadets a short talk on the occasion tonight.

21st October 2004, 19:04	#1
N. McKay Past Staff Member Join Date: 2000 Posts: 8,744	Trafalgar Day Happy Trafalgar Day everyone. Those who are of age, have a tot of Nelson's blood to commemorate the occasion -- the rest of you please stick to a glass of Coke! __________________ Neill McKay, P. Eng.

21st October 2004, 19:55	#2
SmileForMe Join Date: 2002 Location: Fredericton, NB Canada Posts: 999	Yes, please! Heh. Speaking of which.. Trafalgar Days Competition is quite some time away yet! But hopefully we'll see all you NB Sea Cadets there in January! __________________ SLt Sonya Giles 130 RCSCC FREDERICTON Standards Officer / Band Officer

21st October 2005, 12:30	#5
LCdr Gene Fedderly Join Date: 2001 Location: Victoria BC Gender: Posts: 1,679	I attended the Trafalgar Mess Dinner held at VENTURE last night and it was an honour to be present at such an occasion. It was a somewhat subdued affair and the speech not all that entertaining or inspiring, but a good time nonetheless. If you want to read an excellent article about the relevance of Trafalgar to the Canadian Navy today, find the latest issue of the "Starshell" which is the newsletter of the Naval Officers' Association of Canada. I'll post it if I can find it electronically. Until that time, has everyone seen this? Modern-Day Trafalgar Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy." Hardy: "Aye, sir." Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to the signal officer. What's the meaning of this?" Hardy: "Sorry sir?" Nelson (reading aloud): " England expects every person to do his duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability". "What gobbledygook is this?" Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the censors, lest it be considered racist." Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco." Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working environments." Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the main brace to steel the men before battle." Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking." Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it ....full speed ahead." Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water." Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest please." Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir." Nelson: "What?" Hardy: "Health and safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness. And they said that rope ladder doesn't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected." Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy." Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle, Admiral." Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd." Hardy: "Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier- free environment for the differently abled." Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card." Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under- represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency." Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons." Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without hard hats. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?" Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy." Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral." Nelson: "What? This is mutiny." Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal-aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks." Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?" Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not." Nelson: "We're not?" Hardy: "No, sir. The Frenchies and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation." Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil." Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that sir. You'll be up on disciplinary." Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy, who speaks ill of your King." Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules. It could save your life" Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?" Hardy: As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment." Nelson: "What about sodomy?" Hardy: "I believe that is to be encouraged now, sir." Nelson: "In that case ...kiss me, Hardy". __________________ Gene C. Fedderly LCdr

21st October 2005, 12:51	#6
N. McKay Past Staff Member Join Date: 2000 Posts: 8,744	Starshell is published on the NOAC website (probably in the members' area), but that appears not to be working today. __________________ Neill McKay, P. Eng.

21st October 2005, 14:58	#7
TWoyma US Forum Moderator Join Date: 2002 Location: Willoughby, Ohio, USA Gender: Posts: 1,628	Happy Trafalgar Day! LT(N) Fedderly: Good read; it made me chuckle (and shake my head a little, too ) __________________ Tim Woyma ENS USN USS ANZIO "Stand and Fight!"

21st October 2005, 15:51	#8
CaptPilk Join Date: 1999 Location: Right here... Silly!!! Gender: Posts: 873	Great story Gene... I'm sure it will keep my thoughts humored as I endure the 3 hour recounting of the Battle of Trafalgar at HMCS Nonsuch tomorrow night... __________________ Captain Graham Pilkington Commanding Officer 504 Blatchford Field RCAirC Squadron Nothing worth having comes easy

22nd October 2005, 16:49	#9
woody_woodcraft Join Date: 2005 Location: Grimsby - England Gender: Posts: 412	How did i manage to resist shouting "WE WON!" yesterday...especially to the spaniards that gave us evils __________________ (ex) PO (SCC) Sean Woodcraft TS Grimsby SCC

22nd October 2005, 21:33	#10
D-Train Join Date: 2004 Location: Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada Gender: Posts: 569	Trafalgar Weepers were held yesterday on board HMCS Donnacona. A good time was had by all. I read in the apaper this summer that they refought the battle of Trafalgar in a recreation to honour the 200th anniversary, but instead of French/Spanish against British, they relabeled the fleets "Blue" and "Red". In an age of political correctness, leave it to Nelson's descendant, who was on hand as a guest of honour, to point out that this was very foolish and that we all know which side each really was. I think the red side won... __________________ SLt Curtis Dollis DeckO HMCS Donnacona T-Birds!

21st October 2006, 22:59	#12
lone bugler Join Date: 2006 Location: London Gender: Posts: 246	well im an air cadet but lord nelson has been one of my heros, too bad he only made it to vice admarial of the white i due belelive. i've also wisited trafalgar square in britian and it is quite breathtaking. i guess i'll just stick to the coke but happy trafalgar day everyone! __________________ Pte. Wei 23 Field Ambulance MILITI SUCCURRIMUS "We Hasten to Aid the Soldiers" ITIC 2004 \|\| SLC 2006

20th October 2008, 15:30	#14
N. McKay Past Staff Member Join Date: 2000 Posts: 8,744	Thinking about it a bit more, another thing to see would be HMS VICTORY, which is still in commission and in the care of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth. __________________ Neill McKay, P. Eng.

20th October 2008, 16:36	#15
James British Forum Moderator Join Date: 2007 Location: Hastings, UK Gender: Posts: 327	LT(N) Fedderly - Great, seen it loads of times before sir!! Been to a traff dinner and the UKSCC national traff parade in traffalgar sq london is on sundaqy! ! __________________ PPO (SCC) James G Copeland Training Ship Hastings Sea Cadets United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps Unit Website

20th October 2008, 16:39	#16
josh sylvester Join Date: 2006 Location: Grimsby, England Gender: Posts: 212	Was on my Districts Trafalgar Parade yesterday. __________________ CR2 Josh Sylvester RFA RFA Argus Petty Officer Cadet (SCC) - TS Grimsby WCC - Define *YOUR* sense of Adventure!

21st October 2008, 10:07	#17
MC Romance Join Date: 2008 Location: Isle of Wight, England, UK Gender: Posts: 25	May possibly be doing the UKSCC National Trafalgar Day Parade on Sunday which should be fun. __________________ Petty Officer Cadet Lauren Bartlett Ryde Sea Cadets - Southern Area UKSCC Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat

23rd October 2008, 11:58	#18
Comms Join Date: 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Gender: Posts: 115	The UK Trafalgar Day Parade is on Sunday the 26th of October, if anyones passing through London, make sure your down in Trafalgar Square to watch us __________________ Petty Officer Cadet Matthew Reid Cadet Drill Instructor TS Ajax SCC West Wales District - South West Area United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps

24th October 2008, 04:20	#19
MC Romance Join Date: 2008 Location: Isle of Wight, England, UK Gender: Posts: 25	I'm not going on the UKSCC Traf Parade and unfortunately i'm in Norwich so I can't watch it either. __________________ Petty Officer Cadet Lauren Bartlett Ryde Sea Cadets - Southern Area UKSCC Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat