druxey Posted September 6, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2021 Euryalus. Naiad. Brisk. Melampus. Familiar names such as these appear in the chronicle of one man's experience during the Napoleonic Wars. Based on Captain Graham Moore's (1764-1843) personal journals written on board, Tom Wareham has painted a compelling picture of the triumphs and frustrations of a rising Naval officer during a critical period of history. This page-turning story follows Moore from his time as Lieutenant on smuggling patrol to captain with seniority in a 74. His personal thoughts, including a fated love affair, are recorded, as well as various actions both great and small. Only one unfortunate 'oopsie' that was overlooked in proofreading: page 117; substitute 'shrouds' for 'ratlines' and the sentence will make sense! Otherwise, a rattling good read. Thoroughly recommend for anyone interested in this time period. Frigate Commander by Tom Wareham, published by Pen and Sword Books, U.K. in paperback. allanyed, RichardG, uss frolick and 15 others 15 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Grant Posted September 6, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2021 While searching for this, also came across "Commander" by Stephen Taylor. This is about the real-life Edward Pellew and his exploits in "Indefatigable". Obviously I have not read it, yet, but it seems highly rated. thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted September 6, 2021 Share #3 Posted September 6, 2021 Surely something to add to the Library, thanks for the tips thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted September 6, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2021 I have read both these, and they a very good read Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted September 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2021 This is the best all round book on ships and battles of the period I have found and I have read many!-- it is a who's who of most of the ship names we see on here and what they did in a simple readable form Jorge Diaz O, druxey, mtaylor and 5 others 6 2 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted September 6, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2021 David and Ian, I have just ordered two new titles. Many thanks. 👍 Canute, mtaylor, druxey and 1 other 4 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Grant Posted September 6, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 6, 2021 Three titles so far....... But look at this: https://www.abebooks.com/9781503254336/Frigate-Commander-Supplement-Wareham-Tom-150325433X/plp thibaultron, mtaylor, druxey and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted September 6, 2021 Hah! Thank you for this , Ian. More fascinating views of the time through Graham Moore's eyes. Another book purchase, I fear! bruce d, thibaultron, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted September 6, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 6, 2021 Thanks for the book recommendation, Druxey. I am very much enjoying the read on my Kindle. Of interest to this forum will be the fact that Moore's first command was aboard the Bonetta, a 14 gun Swan class sloop of war. It was launched in 1779 and broken up in 1792. She's not one of the Swan class I've seen modeled though as no plans of her exist. druxey, bruce d, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Grant Posted September 9, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2021 I've finally realized why "Capt Graham Moore" seemed familiar. In "Hornblower and the Hotspur", Admiral Cornwallis detaches five ships to intercept the Spanish treasure flota under the command of Capt Graham Moore in "Indefatigable". Looking forward to reading about it when my copy of the book arrives. Presume he was the soldier John Moore's brother.......... druxey, Canute, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted September 9, 2021 Yes, John was Graham's brother. Well spotted! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Grant Posted September 13, 2021 Share #12 Posted September 13, 2021 My book about Pellew has arrived. After more than 40 years of reading Hornblower I am still unsure how to pronounce his name. Is it Pell-ewe, or Pe-loo? 🤓 mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted September 13, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ian_Grant said: My book about Pellew has arrived. After more than 40 years of reading Hornblower I am still unsure how to pronounce his name. Is it Pell-ewe, or Pe-loo? 🤓 My copy of the book Was apparently lost by Amazon Canute, mtaylor, Jorge Diaz O and 1 other 4 Quote Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted September 13, 2021 Pell-ewe! mtaylor, bruce d and Canute 1 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 13, 2021 Share #15 Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, druxey said: Pell-ewe! Being in the enlisted ranks, we would have just called him "sir". LOL. Ian B, Ian_Grant, druxey and 2 others 4 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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