The Clement Memorial Lecture

The Clement Memorial Lecture - Topsham Museum

By: Naval Impressment and the Age of Revolution
Added: 03 February 2022

Clement Lecture-memorial lecture Matthews Hall, 17th March at 7.30 (Doors Open 6.45 pm) 

‘Naval Impressment and the age of Revolution’ by Dr James Davey, University of Exeter

This lecture is in memory of our former chairman and president David Clement.  

Dr James Davey of Exeter University Maritime department will be speaking about navel impressment. Used as a means of crewing warships, residents of seaports lived in fear of ‘press gangs’ pouncing on mariners in these communities. Often merchant ships were raided for men, so Topsham was always afraid of the ‘press gangs’ The navy was desperate for crew so recruitment by force had to be used.  

A bar will be available before the lecture, along with a selection on Museum publications.  

17th March, 7.30 p.m., doors open 6.45 p.m.   Admission £3, payable at the door. However, to reserve a seat please use the following link: 

www.eventbrite.com/e/naval-impressment-in-the-age-of-revolution-by-dr-james-davey-tickets-265313809747