David Nelson (died 20 July 1789) was gardener-botanist on the third voyage of James Cook, and botanist on HMS Bounty under William Bligh at the time of the famous mutiny.
He received a small amount of botanical training and instruction from Banks and William Aiton before embarking.
During the voyage, he also made a significant collection of native Hawaiian birds, which is now housed in the British Museum.
[1] Nelson had control of the Great Cabin and 1015 potted breadfruit trees which were intended for the West Indies.
He was caught up in the mutiny and, remaining loyal to the captain, was one of the 19 men cast adrift in a small boat.