Captain William Wells
Northamptonshire


An experienced and very popular speaker, who is a member of the Professional Speakers Association. A former vice-president of Toastmasters International. A ship's captain and a licensed commercial marine pilot.
 
He will bring to your event a refreshing, informative and entertaining speech with both great authority and enthusiasm. Some comments have stated: "William is a hard act to follow"
 
He provides first class state-of-the-art digital power point. A Master Mariner and former ship's captain, his seafaring career spanned almost 49 years. Promoted to captain by the age of 28, he then became a Trinity House licensed pilot in the Port of London, operating on the river between Gravesend and London Bridge. He has many wonderful and interesting stories to tell..
 
Talks:-

Admiral Lord Nelson - Examining the man behind the portraits.

Life and Times of a Ships Pilot - A highly entertaining and informative look behind the scenes in the "Life of a Ships Pilot”, interspersed with numerous and humorous personal anecdotes.

A History & Heritage of Maritime London - Starting in the year 43AD before London was settled, we trace back to why this particular site was chosen to be the Roman colony's new capital city. Looking tbrough the various stages of development, Invaders, wars, famine, plague and fire, we follow the history and heritage of London and its Port to that which we know today. The World Heritage site known as "Maritime Greenwich", its architecture and influence on the overall area of Maritime London is also discussed.

Myths and Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Some of the Myths and Legends surrounding this unique area.

The Atlantic Ocean, its Seabed and Inhabitants - A look at the Ocean, it’s seabed, and what lives down there.

The Vikings - Follow the Vikings as they conquered the western world in the 8th and 11th century.

Nautically Speaking - An amusing and entertaining After Dinner speech.

The Tower of London and London Bridge - Two of London’s most iconic landmarks are discussed in this sensational talk. The Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror became a battle fortress and a place of horror.   With its macabre history of torture and executions, the incarceration of Queens and nobles, the housing of jewels and even a menagerie, it remains one of the most historically important buildings in London. Tower Bridge, adjacent to the Tower of London was, when built, the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge in Europe.  We look at its history and construction as well as many of the ‘out of the ordinary’ events that have taken place there.

London's Liquid History - It has been said that the great St. Lawrence River is pure liquid; the Mississippi is muddy liquid, but London’s River Thames is liquid history. This is the story of England’s most important waterway – The River Thames.  From source to sea, we view the bridges, weirs, locks, islands, ferries, tunnels, docks and tides.  We look at its strategic importance as well as some of the exciting and tragic events which have taken place there. We see how the river has been used by Royalty and commoners, politicians and sailors and why it is known as ‘Liquid Silver’.
 


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