bronze plaque · Liverpool

James Clarke

James Clarke Watersports champion/multiple life-saver Born Guyana 1886 Arrived Liverpool 1900 Died 1946 He worked locally as a docker. He was a natural athlete, excelling at watersports, He saved dozens of children and adults from drowning in the canal, docks and River Mersey, and taught countless children to swim. He also coached police boxing and swimming teams. Despite his fame James was a humble and helpful person Plaque unveiled by Winnie & Vinny Clarke & Linda McDermott 4 March 2002 James Clarke was an active member of Bootle, Everton and Wavertree swimming clubs. Here are some of his many medals

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