Background
Cobb, David Bilsland was born on January 14, 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of John Alexander and Ellen Elizabeth (Moore) Cobb.
Cobb, David Bilsland was born on January 14, 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of John Alexander and Ellen Elizabeth (Moore) Cobb.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture, Royal Technology College, Glasgow, Scotland, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland, 1985.
Managing director Ross Group Subsidiary, Selby, England, 1964-1969. Chairman Rowbotham Tankships, London, 1970-1985. Chairman, managing director Richard Dunston Industries, Hull, England, 1971-1985.
Director Ingram Corporation, New Orleans, 1974-1985. President Ingram International S.A., Monaco, 1982-1985. Chairman Helsman Insurance Brokers Lloyds, London, 1982-1985.
Director London Steamship, 1974-1985. Managing director Belgravia International Trading, Ltd., London, since 1986. Consultant Zodiac Maritime, Ltd., London and Hong Kong, since 1986.
Fellow Royal Institute Naval Architects, Institute Marine Engineers. Member Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, Worshipful Company Painter Stainers, Waterman and Lightermen of River Thames. Clubs: Caledonian, Annabels (London).
Royal and Ancient, Golf St. Andrews, Sunningdale Golf, Ganton Golf.
Married Johanna Craig, March 31, 1958 (divorced 1983). Children: David B., Hilary P., Alison L. Married Audrey Kathryn Connell, April 5, 1983.