An appeal on behalf of THE Implacable FUND by CHRISTTOPHER STONE, D.S.O.,
M.C.
The appeal tonight is for the preservation of the Implacable and the Foudroyant and the continuance of their service. The Implacable, as the French ship Duguay-Trouin, fought at Trafalgar, she and the Victory being today the only survivors of the battle. The frigate Foudroyant is also over 'a hundred years old ; and assists the Implacable in her work. Moored at Portsmouth, within hail of the Victory, the two ships now serve as floating holiday homes, where every year well over a thousand boys and girls are able to enjoy a sea holiday and come in contact with sea traditions. The ships are administered by the Implacable Committee of the Society for Nautical Research, under the Chairmanship of Vice - Admiral Humphrey Hugh Smith , D.S.O.
Funds are now almost exhausted.
Although the boys and girls who visit the ships are asked to pay a contribution, which nearly covers the cost of their food, at least £2,700 a year is required in addition for the upkeep of the ships, their staff, and boats. Unless such a sum can be raised, the scheme for holidays afloat will have to be abandoned this year and the ships broken up.
Contributions will be gratefully acknowledged, and should be addressed to [address removed]