Paul Boyton

1848–1924 (age 76)

Inventor/Performer

Biography

Paul Boyton thrilled audiences with daring aquatic performances and pioneering life-saving flotation devices, marrying spectacle with practical invention.

His adventurous spirit broadened public imagination and contributed to early efforts in maritime safety.

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