Getting the News in 1750: When News Was Slower
Bringing you Maritime News as if this year were 1750!
A few years past, whilst rummaging amongst a chest of old seafaring books and charts, an idea was born from the muddle and the salt-caked paper: The Boat Cove Chronicle, also called The Illustrated Mariner's Gazetteer.
Being fascinated by all things maritime, particularly maritime history and art, I was reading an old newspaper from 1750 and was struck by how distant the past can feel, and how the world of 1750 must have been for those who yearned for news. Imagine a time before instant updates and breaking news alerts, a time when tidings arrived not via the Internet or mobile app, but by the wind and the tide, carried on the backs of weary travellers and the sails of grand ships. A story from a faraway port could be months old before it ever reached your ears, each detail savoured all the more for the wait.
News from Across the Globe
The Boat Cove Chronicle captures this feeling. Each edition, faithfully printed as a genuine newspaper, is written as if the year were 1750, and brings you the latest from England and across the globe. You'll find maritime tales of grand discoveries, harrowing voyages, and the day-to-day happenings of our world across the seas. All written in the beautiful, evocative Old English prose of the 18th century, and brought to life with my own original illustrations, signed 'Nelly P' in the style of the era.
Journey Back in Time
This isn't just a newspaper; it's a journey back in time. It’s an experience that celebrates the art of storytelling and the patience of waiting for news to arrive. And for those who prefer their news a bit less dusty, we offer a modern English version of our stories on our blog at theboatcovechronicle.com.
Welcome to a world where news is an event, not a notification. Welcome to The Boat Cove Chronicle or The Illustrated Mariner’s Gazetteer.
Neil (Nelly P.) Parker
Editor & Illustrator
“What a brilliant idea, it was so well put together.
Also, we like how you combine history with up-to-date stories, but written in the old-world way”
- Alan W., Australia