Images from the Flotilla Day 2

Miss Waterman aboard La Revenante

Capt. Hurlbut at the wheel.

Some of the smaller vessels of the flotilla

I even got the opportunity to go aloft.

Another of the men aloft.

Images from the Flotilla

Flotilla Re-enactment

The Acasta surgeon aboard La Revenante

It would seem that I am still not finiahed with my special assignment in Upper Canada.

If you are reading these words, then it means that I am currently engaged in the pursuit of an American flotilla transporting upward of 7,000 troops down the St. Lawrence River as part of what we believe to be U.S. Gen. James Wilkinson's attempt to capture Montreal. If all goes as planned, I should be assigned aboard La Revenante, the little French capture I mentioned not long ago upon my first encounter with them.

I shall keep you posted as best as I am able, until then remember me kindly and live as well as you dare.

Click to hear the interview about the Flotilla.

Royal Navy Purser

Mr. Cushing's coat is based on the coat seen in the above portrait of Samuel Crowley, Purser (d.1836 or 1837) A half-length seated portrait with head to left, body to right, in purser's undress uniform, 1807-1825, with his fob seal visible on the left. Pursers were the naval warrant officers responsible for provisions and clothing. The sitter is at a table with paper and ink-pots containing quill pens and is holding an unfolded letter inscribed as addressed to him, 'Samuel Crowley, Esq HM Ship Windsor Castle, Palermo, P. Packet'. Crowley became a purser in 1779. Between 1805 and 1814 he was in the third-rate, 'Windsor Castle', 74 guns Date: 1807-1808

Acasta July Business

We'd like to thank all of you who participated in the Acasta's MAIL PACKET program for Jane Austen Fest. The outpouring of appropriate period mail was AWESOME! There will be more on that after it gets delivered on July 20th... stay tuned.

The site continues to log 100-200 hits a day, about 3,000 hits a month and is currently at about 39,000 all time hits.

If you enjoy reading the adventures of the HMS Acasta, be certain to become an honorary member of the crew. This is an easy way to show us that you're out there and paying attention. It is a simple matter really, there is a blue button... NOW at the very bottom of this very page that will allow you to join. 

And Second, I would ask that you comment from time to time on the posts that interest you the most. This is an excellent way to let the crew of the Acasta know what you, the reader, is the most interested in seeing. It is always most gratifying to know what the readers like. For those of you that have commented in the past, we thank you for you support and interest!

If you find a post that you are particularly fond of... be sure to share a link with your friends, over Facebook, Tumblr, Google Plus, etc. so they can enjoy it too!

Don't be content to LURK... participate!

HOW can you participate you ask? Great question... read on!

If you're a historical reenactor with an interest in the Royal Navy circa 1800-1812, you might be just the person we're looking for! Find out more about joining the Acasta HERE.

 WHERE CAN I SEE THE ACASTAS IN PERSON?

Great question. In this Present Year, the Acastas will be ashore at the following events:

6th annual  Jane Austen Festival
July 20th & 21st, 2013
Louisville, KY.
www.jasnalouisville.com

The Fair at New Boston
August 31 & September 1, 2013
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both Days
George Rogers Clark Park, Springfield, OH 

www.fairatnewboston.org

Mississinewa 1812
October 11-13
Marion, Indiana

www.mississinewa1812.com

The Acasta log is generally updated every weekday at 8am CST, visit back often, and tell your History/Royal Navy friends to visit us. But we're in the busy reenacting season, so if the site goes a few days without being updated, never you fear. Know that we are about the King's business and shall post again as soon as can be!

Thanks for reading!

Darcy in the Royal Navy

Acasta purser Brian Cushing was in Springfield, TN. at Burdett's Tea Shoppe recently to give a talk about men's fashion from the period entitled "Dressing Mr. Darcy". See the highlight reel from his informative and entertaining discussion above. Mr. Cushing is an extremely well dressed fellow!

Royal Navy Doctor at Tall Ships Brockville