John Edward Thornycroft
John Edward Thornycroft
Sir John Edward Thornycroft, KBE (1872–1960) was a British mechanical and civil engineer. He worked for the family business of John I. Thornycroft & Company, a shipbuilder to the Royal Navy and others. He played a key role in the early development of destroyers and helped the business to branch into land-based transport as managing director from 1906. During the First World War Thornycroft developed the first coastal motor torpedo boats and launching systems for depth charges and was knighted for his work. He also played a key role in the Second World War, making technical decisions on warship armament. Shortly before his death his son, John Ward Thornycroft succeeded him as chairman and managing director of the company.
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Date of Birth
November 30th, 1871
Age
152
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
November 21st, 1960
Died Aged
88
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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John Isaac Thornycroft
Father
Blanche Coules
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John Ward Thornycroft
Son
Isabel Ward
Wife
Roger Thornycroft
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