Oscar Parkes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Oscar Parkes

British marine artist and naval historian

Date of Birth: 18-Oct-1885

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Jun-1958

Profession: physician, historian, surgeon

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Oscar Parkes (8 October 1885 – 24 June 1958) was a Royal Navy surgeon, naval historian, marine artist, and editor of Jane's Fighting Ships from 1918 to 1935.
He was an associate of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
The Imperial War Museum and the National Maritime Museum have permanent collections of his artwork.
His book British Battleships: "Warrior", 1860 to "Vanguard", 1950.
A History of Design, Construction and Armament is regarded as a definitive source.