David Davies
@jddavies.bsky.social
Naval historian, currently chair of Society for Nautical Research. Author of prizewinning non-fiction (Pepys's Navy, Kings of the Sea, Britannia's Dragon) and three series of naval historical fiction.
I've got a new article about the failed British invasion of the Netherlands in 1673 on the splendid Heart of Oak website! heart-of-oak.org/2025/07/18/t...
The Failed British Invasion of the Netherlands, 1673
In this piece, J.D. Davies takes a closer look at the planned English invasion of the Netherlands in 1673, which was abandoned after the Battle of the Texel. Forgotten by history, its objective was…
heart-of-oak.org
July 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I've got a new article about the failed British invasion of the Netherlands in 1673 on the splendid Heart of Oak website! heart-of-oak.org/2025/07/18/t...
Sad to hear about the plight of replica frigate L'Hermione - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Saw her under construction at Rochefort in 2004 and she provided some of the inspiration for my Kermorvant trilogy set in the French Revolutionary War.
‘Now or never’ to save replica of American revolutionary war vessel, say French campaigners
Fresh plea for funds to repair €26m copy of frigate that carried Louis XVI’s promise of aid in war of independence
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sad to hear about the plight of replica frigate L'Hermione - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Saw her under construction at Rochefort in 2004 and she provided some of the inspiration for my Kermorvant trilogy set in the French Revolutionary War.
Inspired by last weekend's @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social, it's time to get more active on social meejah again, revive my website, get blogging again, and above all press forward with writing projects that have been on hold for ages. OK, all after coffee, obvs...
July 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Inspired by last weekend's @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social, it's time to get more active on social meejah again, revive my website, get blogging again, and above all press forward with writing projects that have been on hold for ages. OK, all after coffee, obvs...
Slowly coming down to earth after a great weekend at @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social! Great venue, talks and audiences. Huge thanks to the organisers, @ericanela.bsky.social @17thcenturylady.bsky.social @1642author.bsky.social!
July 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Slowly coming down to earth after a great weekend at @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social! Great venue, talks and audiences. Huge thanks to the organisers, @ericanela.bsky.social @17thcenturylady.bsky.social @1642author.bsky.social!
I'm delighted to be taking part in the forthcoming Bowlines maritime literary festival in Exeter! Full details including booking link here-https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/bow-lines/ Weekend also sees AGM & dinner of www.snr.org.uk including talk for members by N A M Rodger
The Society For Nautical Research
The official home of The Society for Nautical Research and The Mariner's Mirror. The world’s oldest society dedicated to the study of maritime heritage.
www.snr.org.uk
April 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the forthcoming Bowlines maritime literary festival in Exeter! Full details including booking link here-https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/bow-lines/ Weekend also sees AGM & dinner of www.snr.org.uk including talk for members by N A M Rodger