Meyer, Edward - 31/08/1910Description Started 11.56 am South Foreland, abandoned due to irritation of eyes at 2.50 pm after 5 3/4 milesSwimmer(s) Meyer, EdwardDate 31/08/1910Duration of swim 02:54 hoursPilot BrockmanPilot boat Columbia tugNotes Was originally supposed to be a race with Dutch champion Piet Ooms but Ooms never startedSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-France Search for…SwimmersSwimsPhotos