Harry Watts | |
|---|---|
 Harry Watts – Rescuer | |
| Born | 15 June 1826 Sunderland, England |
| Died | 26 April 1913 (aged 86) Sunderland |
| Education | Left school at nine |
| Occupation(s) | Sailor and diver |
| Employer | River Wear Commission |
| Known for | Saving lives |
| Spouse | Sarah Ann Thompson |
| Children | Two |
| Parent(s) | William and Elizabeth Watts |
Henry Watts (15 June 1826 – 26 April 1913) was a Sunderland sailor and diver, who rescued over 40 people from drowning during his lifetime – and assisted in the rescue of another 120 people.[1]
- ^ Spencer, Alfred (1911). Life of Harry Watts, Sixty Years Sailor & Diver. Sunderland: Hills & Company.