Robert Braithwaite (engineer)
Robert Braithwaite, CBE, DL (12 May 1943 – 7 March 2019) was a British entrepreneur and marine engineer. He was known as the Founder[1] and President of the luxury powerboat manufacturer, alongside John Macklin, Sunseeker.[2][3] He was born in Otley, Yorkshire.[4]
Braithwaite died in the early hours of 7 March 2019, aged 75.[4]
References
- ↑ "Millionaire Robert Braithwaite gifts robot to Poole Hospital". BBC News. 27 October 2015. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-34651960. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ↑ Slade, Darren. "Sunseeker founder honoured with lifetime achievement award" (in en). Bournemouth Echo. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14936406.Sunseeker_founder_honoured_with_lifetime_achievement_award/. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ↑ "Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaite dies". Boat International.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sunseeker co-founder Robert Braithwaite has died at the age of 75". Dorset Echo.