Norbert Oscar Gugen (20 January 1910 – 19 March 1992)[1][2] co-founded the British Sub-Aqua Club, "the largest and most successful diving club in the world",[3] and the partnership E. T. Skinner & Co. Ltd., which became Typhoon International, "the world’s largest manufacturer of drysuits".[4] Born Norbert Oscar Gugenbichler in Paris with dual Austrian and French nationality, he was naturalised British as "Manager and Secretary (Toy Manufacturers)" on 29 August 1951.[5]
- ^ Kendall McDonald: "Oscar Gugen: The father of British diving, (1910-1992)", Diver, Vol. 37 No. 5 (May 1992), p. 36-37.
- ^ The London Gazette 19 June 1992. Retrieved on 26 April 2019.
- ^ BSAC: Our history Retrieved on 26 April 2019.
- ^ Typhoon: About us Retrieved on 26 April 2019.
- ^ The London Gazette 16 October 1951. Retrieved on 26 April 2019.
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