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Captain Percy Scott
Captain Percy Scott. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection.Sir Percy Moreton Scott, 1st Baronet KCB KCVO LL.D (10 July 1853 18 October 1924) was a British Royal Navy officer and a pioneer in modern naval gunnery. During his career he proved to be an engineer and problem solver of some considerable foresight, ingenuity and tenacity. He did not, however, endear himself to the Navy establishment for his regular outspoken criticism of the Navys conservatism and resistance to change and this undoubtedly slowed the acceptance of his most important ideas, notably the introduction of directed firing. In spite of this, his vision proved correct most of the time and he rose to the rank of admiral and amongst other honours was made baronet, a hereditary title. Date: circa 1900s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Baronet Career Engineer Gunnery Kcvo Moreton Percy Pioneer Problem Proved Scott
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 58.5cm (23.6" x 23")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures Sir Percy Moreton Scott, KCB, KCVO, LL.D (1853-1924), a British Royal Navy officer and a pioneer in modern naval gunnery, in an undated image from the early 1900s. Born on July 10, 1853, Scott distinguished himself as a visionary and problem solver throughout his naval career. His innovative ideas and foresight in the field of naval engineering and gunnery were not always welcomed by the Navy establishment due to their resistance to change. Despite his outspoken criticism of the Navy's conservatism, Scott's ideas proved to be largely correct. He rose through the ranks to become an admiral and was recognized with numerous honors, including a hereditary title as a baronet. Scott's most significant contribution to naval warfare was his advocacy for directed firing, a technique that allowed guns to be aimed more accurately at the enemy. Although this innovation was initially met with resistance, it eventually became a standard practice in the Royal Navy. Sir Percy Moreton Scott's legacy as a trailblazer in modern naval gunnery endures, and this photograph serves as a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to the field. The image captures the determined and innovative spirit of a man who, despite facing opposition, remained steadfast in his pursuit of progress for the Royal Navy.
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