About Arthur Wood
Lived 1875 – 1939 (aged 64). Arthur Wood was a British sailor.
Arthur Nicholas Lindsay Wood (March 29, 1875 – June 1, 1939) was an English sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics representing Great Britain. He was a crew member of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Arthur Wood's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Wood?
English Olympic sailor; (1875-1939)
When was Arthur Wood born?
Arthur Wood was born on 29 March 1875 in Chester-le-Street.
When did Arthur Wood die?
Arthur Wood died on 1 June 1939 in St Andrews.
What was Arthur Wood's occupation?
Arthur Wood was a sailor.
What nationality was Arthur Wood?
Arthur Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Wood (sailor)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Wood. https://biography.guide/arthur-wood-sailor/
MLA: "Arthur Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-wood-sailor/.
Chicago: "Arthur Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-wood-sailor/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC