It is too often assumed that British naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars resulted from impressive strategic insight and imaginative tactical excellence. However, a very substantial contribution to these successes can be attributed to compassionate leadership, and an astute understanding of the needs of sailors and their health. It has been said that victory at Trafalgar owed as much to the citrus fruits as to Nelson's strategic brilliance. Far ahead of his time, we continue to learn today from Horatio Nelson's approach to leadership.
Surgeon Rear Admiral, Lionel Jarvis, is a consultant radiologist. He has previously served as Surgeon General of the Royal Navy, Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff for Health and as the Royal Navy’s Chief Medical Officer.
Prizes for the 2022 CA Log Competition will be awarded to the winners on the night.
Date: Wednesday 29 March 2023
Time: 19:00
Place: CA House or, for the webinar broadcast via Zoom, your own home or boat
Booking (to attend at CA House): You must book and pay in advance to attend the Hanson Lecture by clicking on [Book venue]. Any problems with the booking system, call or email Jeremy on 020 7537 2828/reception@theca.org.uk
Tickets (to attend at CA House): £19 including supper and must be paid in advance.
Booking (to join the webinar via Zoom): The webinar broadcast is open to members, including Crewing Service members, only. You will need to login to see the details below.
If you would like to join the webinar broadcast, please register via Zoom here. There will be no charge for viewing online.
Admiral Lord Nelson on his column in Trafalgar Square
Photo: ©Beata May, Wikimedia Commons