Age of Sail Despatches #172

[sharpiefan]

Note from the Editor: I note with interest this week that HMS Acasta is (are?) attempting to drum up supporters to get involved in a letter campaign to request a sequel for Master & Commander.

Fanfic:
Cracked by justincase; Aubreyad; NC-17; Jack Aubrey; An AU of what happened to Jack’s pigtail that broke off during his icy time aloft.

Son et Lumière:
From hmsacasta_feed: Nautical images for Inspiration

Of historical interest:

Miscellany and meta:

Communities and challenges:
From hmsacasta_feed: Master & Commander 2
perfect_duet: esteven posts November 14th 2003
mandc_watch will be hosting A Watch this Saturday

Rec of the Week:
Fanvid week! Belfast Hornpipe from sharpiefan. A fun vid show-casing all the best bits of the Age of Sail.

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