James Clarke bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: 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

James Clarke, born in Guyana in 1886, was a celebrated watersports champion and multiple life-saver who worked as a docker in Liverpool; he is remembered for saving dozens from drowning and teaching countless children to swim, significantly impacting local community safety and recreational activities.