Hubert Scott-Paine

Hubert Scott-Paine (11 March 1891 – 14 April 1954) was a British aircraft and boat designer, record-breaking power boat racer, entrepreneur, inventor, and sponsor of the winning entry in the 1922 Schneider Trophy. Charles Hubert Paine was born in Shoreham, England, on 11 March 1891, to Henry Paine and Rosannah (née Scott). When Hubert met Noel Pemberton-Billing when he was about 18. Supermarine won the Schneider Trophy in 1922 with 'Sea Lion II'.... more

Date of birth:

  • Mar 11, 1891

Date of death:

  • Apr 14, 1954 (age 63 years)

Also known as:

  • Charles Hubert Paine
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Companies Founded

British Power Boat Company

The British Power Boat Company was a British manufacturer of motor boats, particularly racing boats and later military patrol boats. It was formed on 30 September 1927 when Hubert Scott-Paine bought and renamed the Hythe Shipyard with the intention of transforming it into one of the most modern...
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