Background
Jackman was born in Renews, Newfoundland.
Jackman was born in Renews, Newfoundland.
Jackman is best known for the rescue at Spotted Island on 9 October 1867. Jackman witnessed the Sea Slipper run aground with 27 people aboard. Jackman swam back and forth to the vessel eleven times, rescuing eleven people.
His crew then tied a rope around his waist and Jackman swam back sixteen more times, rescuing all aboard the doomed ship.
On 18 December 1868, for his heroism, he was presented the medal and diploma of the Royal Humane Society.
