About David Bowker
Lived 1922 – 2020 (aged 98). David Bowker was a British skipper.
David Graham Bowker (15 March 1922 – 18 March 2020) was a British sailor. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 metre class at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Born the third of five children in Salford, he was a bomber pilot in the Second World War before going on to start a yacht-building business in Bosham with his older brother Robin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Bowker?
British sailor and yacht racer
When was David Bowker born?
David Bowker was born on 15 March 1922 in Salford.
When did David Bowker die?
David Bowker died on 18 March 2020.
What was David Bowker's occupation?
David Bowker was a skipper.
What nationality was David Bowker?
David Bowker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Bowker (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Bowker. https://biography.guide/david-bowker/
MLA: "David Bowker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-bowker/.
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