SCOTT (Sir Percy Moreton, 1853-1924, from 1913 1st Baronet, Admiral )

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Chancellor', saying he is "delighted to hear of you again, and have signed the programme with pleasure ...", together with the Programme referred to boldly signed in the corner, each 1 side 8vo., the letter 52 South Audley Street headed paper, 19th April

Scott was 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 Navy's 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.

Item Date:  1915

Stock No:  41612      £75

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