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Morris Bullnose Van 'Swansea Jack'
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LastDodo number
5728135
Area
Model cars
Title
Morris Bullnose Van 'Swansea Jack'
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Collection
Number
BULL084G
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Production year of the model car
1999
Number produced
First year of production original car
1926
Country of origin of the model
Great Britain
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"27 lives saved”.
60 Years ago a little boy was rescued after falling into Swansea docks!
Lassie and Rin Tin Tin were famous canine heroes of yesteryear, but they had nothing on 'Swansea Jack' a lovable, black, curly haired retriever whose brave deeds made him a legend in his own short life time.
From his birth in 1930 to his suspicious death in 1937 'Swansea Jack' rescued no less than 27 people from drowning and he also saved a couple of dogs along the way. To this day, Swansea people still talk of him and a Pub was opened in his memory. Swansea Jack won the canine V.C. for his valour.
To celebrate the life of this canine hero, ODC have commissioned the 'Swansea Jack' van and a free 19 page abridged version of the book written by author Marie Stickler Davies, telling the story of this unsung hero.