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Pearson, Denis - 14/07/1959
Description
Cap Gris-Nez - Folkestone Beach.
Swimmer(s)
Pearson, Denis
Date
14/07/1959
Successful swim number
113
Successful swimmer number
81
Successful swim number France - England
94
Duration of swim
15:36
Pilot
Capt. Leonard Hutchinson
Pilot boat
Victor
Notes
On Board. Margaret White. Dover Express on strike so very little information.
Success/failure
Successful
(681)
Direction(s)
France-England
(725)
Number of crossings
One Way Swim
(643)
Ratified
CSA
(473)