main content Sir Victor Shepheard (1893-1989)

Manor Place, Manor Park, Chislehurst

Sir Victor Shepheard was an eminent naval architect who prospered in his profession for over 50 years. His career reached it's peak in 1951 when he was appointed Director of Naval Construction to the Royal Navy. He is probably best known for his design of the Royal Yacht Britannia. During construction of Britannia he was frequently consulted by King George VI, the present Queen and Prince Phillip, all of whom had strong ideas about it's design. He lived at Manor Place, Manor Park, Chislehurst from 1957 until his death in 1989.