Royal Humane Society Medal, bronze, to Boatswain's Mate James Kennett, HMS Briton, Royal Navy, who dived overboard into shark-infested waters to save the life of Mr Boxer, who was insensible and sinking after the cutter had capsised, includes history

Royal Humane Society Medal, bronze, to Boatswain's Mate James Kennett, HMS Briton, Royal Navy, who dived overboard from his ship into shark-infested waters in order to save the life of the Coxswain of the ship's cutter, Mr. Boxer, who was insensible and sinking after the cutter had capsised, 12 June 1873, includes history