The NHSA is delighted to welcome Professor David Manley as our speaker for this event in which we study the Revolutionary Wars battle of Cape St Vincent, in which the young Commodore Horatio Nelson had a leading role. David is MOD Professor of Naval Architecture at University College London. He has worked  for over 30 years in naval safety and survivability, leading the development of the UK’s maritime survivability strategy, combat safety and naval mission modularity. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and a Constructor Captain in the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors. He is a keen naval historian and in the midst of his other work he has found time also to be the author of many naval historical wargames rules including “Far Distant Ships”  (for the age of sail) and  “White Bear Red Sun” (for the pre-dreadnought period). The talk will take place at 1.30 pm on Saturday 10 January 2026 and be accompanied by an exhibtion and simulation of the battle in miniature. Please contact Philip Marshall on 07946 041733 if you would like to attend