About Arthur Downes
Lived 1883 – 1956 (aged 73). Arthur Downes was a British sailor.
Arthur Drummond Downes (23 February 1883, in Kelvinside, Glasgow – 12 September 1956, in Helensburgh) was a Scottish sailor who competed for the Royal Clyde Yacht Club at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Son of a Kelvinside paper merchant, Downes was qualified in medicine (MA, MBChB) at the University of Glasgow; he practiced first at Glasgow, then at Helensburgh for over forty years.
He was a crew member of the Scottish boat Hera, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.
In 1920, Downes married Mary Angela, daughter of merchant James Young of Rockmount, Helensburgh.
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Who was Arthur Downes?
Scottish sailor (1883–1956)
When was Arthur Downes born?
Arthur Downes was born on 23 February 1883 in Glasgow.
When did Arthur Downes die?
Arthur Downes died on 12 September 1956 in Helensburgh.
What was Arthur Downes's occupation?
Arthur Downes was a sailor.
What nationality was Arthur Downes?
Arthur Downes was British.
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