The Artist who Loved Boats Percy 'Powder' Thurburn : Mariner, Artist, Adventurer (1869-1961)

Percy 'Powder' Thurburn's life was an enigma. Well educated and wealthy he ran away to sea as a boy. It is likely that his friendship with the celebrated marine artist Arthur Briscoe sealed his love of painting, while his knowledge of ships and the sea provided his main subject. This book tells the story of his remarkable life.