This received from Alison Telfer, Treasurer and Membership Secretary, Maritime History North
07907 060554 treasurer.mhn@gmail.com
(Please note: Capt Thomas will be circulating this same information, plus the application form, by email)
Hello and – welcome to our next Conference. For the first time we are blending ancient (well, 17th and 18th century) history with more modern (20th and 21st century) history because – history started yesterday!
And we are looking at that eternal scourge of seafarers – pirates! So whether you were brought up on swashbuckling Errol Flynn, Captain Pugwash or Captain Sparrow, do come along and learn a bit more. We have some excellent, experienced and erudite speakers (and then there is me!) who will take us on the journey from Davy Jones Locker to modern, international law.
As well as that, we are honoured and thrilled to be privileged to hold our Conference in the august setting of the Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House, an institution founded in the early 1500s and a stunning building rarely open to the public.
So, what could be better? A series of presentations taking us from the 1600s to the present day in the outstanding premises of one of the oldest institutions tasked with the safety of mariners.
Do join us for this exceptional opportunity – the usual tea, coffee and lunch are included alongside highly qualified speakers, all of whom have been involved in this field for many years, in the company of like-minded enthusiasts. How better to spend a day?
Trinity House is situated in the historic Quayside of Newcastle with convenient parking a few minutes away. Detailed directions and information will be sent out with tickets. Ticket application forms and the outline programme are attached and please note that places are strictly limited so do please apply early.
I look forward to hearing from you, do hope you can join us and maybe extend your day into a short staycation in this fabulous but under-appreciated part of the UK.
As ever we have kept the ticket cost as small as possible (we hope to cover our costs but rarely make a profit) and whilst appreciating that times are indeed difficult and budgets are tight, we do hope that you will decide to join us in this incredible and unique location for what we hope will be a fascinating and very different day.
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Maritime History North in conjunction with The Society for Nautical Research and The Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House present their Autumn 2022 Conference on
12th October 2022 at Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne
Piracy! Ancient and Modern
1000 Arrival
1030 Registration and tea/coffee
1100 Opening Address and Welcome Lt Cdr Alison Telfer RD
1115 What is a Pirate? Corsairs, Buccaneers and Privateers
From early days to The Golden Age Lt Cdr Alison Telfer RD
1200 The Battle of Cape Lopez in 1722 – the end of the
The Golden Age of Piracy Dr David Davies, Chairman SNR
1245 Lunch and Guided Tour of Trinity House
1400 Operation Ocean Shield Commander Ian Berry MBE RD AFNI DL
1445 Countering Modern Piracy Captain David Bancroft MNM
Security Officer, Chevron Shipping
1530 Questions and Discussions
1600 Close
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Piracy! Ancient and Modern
Ticket prices (including Conference Fee, tea/coffee and buffet lunch and a private, hosted tour of Trinity House, a beautiful and historic building in the heart of old Newcastle) are as follows:
Students (upon production of proof of full time education) ,
MR personnel (upon production of a valid ID card) £25
Full members of the sponsoring organisations:
(Maritime History North and the Society for Nautical Research) £30
Full members of The Collingwood Society and Brethren of Trinity House £30
All other applicants £35
Tickets are obtainable either electronically (email) or traditionally (snail mail).
Electronically
Please email me (Lt Cdr Alison Telfer RD) at treasurer.mhn@gmail.com with your name (including rank and post nominals, if applicable), details of your discount-enabling affiliation (if applicable) and confirmation of electronic payment. Payment should be made to:
Account name: Maritime History North
Sort code: 40-46-21
Account number: 21484400
Reference: TH22 / [your surname]
Upon receipt of these, your ticket (which must be printed and brought with you), welcome letter and joining instructions will be e-mailed to you.
Traditionally
Please complete the tear-off portion below and send this, with your cheque made payable to “Maritime History North” to me. Upon receipt, your ticket (which you must bring with you) and welcome letter will be posted or emailed to you.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me either by email (as above) or by phone – mobile 07907 060554.
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Please send your completed form and cheque to “Treasurer, Maritime History North”, 3 Stray Towers, Victoria Road,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0LJ.
Please advise any dietary requirements:
