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ABOUT 'NELSON SOCIETY'
The
Nelson Society
is run by enthusiasts to promote interest in and appreciation of the life and
character of Admiral Lord Nelson. It is without headquarters or paid staff, and
operates through an elected member committee. The Society aims to remember the
most spectacular officer in the era of fighting ships of the line. Horatio
Nelson died aged 47 at the battle of Trafalgar, after his fleet had defeated the
combined ships of Spain and France.
The Nelson Society website is organised into the following sections:
Introduction, Nelson Society, Nelson's Island, Life of Nelson, Frequently Asked
Questions, Events, Norfolk Monument, Ben Burgess Collection, Publications,
Merchandise, Contributors, Links & Awards, Captain's Log.
The Introduction section is written by Colin White, who is the Deupty Director
of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth, and a leading authority on Hortio
Nelson. The Life of Nelson section contains a detailed and illustrated
biographical article on Nelson.