Percy Scott

Percy Scott was one of the most influential gunnery reformers in modern Royal Navy history and helped reshape naval firepower before the First World War.

Percy Scott became a powerful advocate for improved naval gunnery, better training, and practical reform in an era of rapid technological change. His work helped prepare the fleet for modern long-range combat in the years before the First World War. Scott stands out as an example of the specialist officer whose influence came less from grand command than from institutional improvement.

Overview: Explore Percy Scott’s Royal Navy career and his major role in reforming naval gunnery, efficiency, and combat preparedness before the First World War.