Naval Reformers and Specialists
Explore notable naval reformers and specialists in Royal Navy history.
Percy Scott
Rank: Gunnery specialist
Reforming gunnery practice and improving naval efficiency.
Philip Broke
Rank: Sea officer and gunnery specialist
Highly trained ship command and victory in frigate combat.
Arthur Knyvet Wilson
Rank: Torpedo and modern naval officer
Service during the transition to modern naval technology.
Reginald Bacon
Rank: Naval officer and technical specialist
Technical service, administration, and adaptation to modern naval warfare.
Wilmot Fawkes
Rank: Naval officer and technical specialist
Innovation, practical experimentation, and technical contribution.
Cooper Phipps Coles
Rank: Naval officer and innovator
Innovation in turret ship design and controversial naval technology debates.