T.W. Burgess and his support team

T.W. Burgess. Image shows the second man to successfully swim the English Channel, Thomas William Burgess (front row, centre). Here he is pictured with a group of gentlemen, The support team who accompanied him during the swim.

Picture and names below printed in the Dover Express and East Kent News 15/9/1911 Those Who Accompanied Burgess. Back Row: W.H.Wyborn (Walmer), R.Flood (Sydenham), Dick Mercer, jun. (boatman), Mr. Farche (engineer), Dick Mercer, sen. (boatman), E.A. Jeffery (Stamford Hill), A.H.Beer (Dover Standard). Front Row: J. Weidman (Dover Swimming Club), Captain Pearson, Burgess , D. Wauchope Watson, A.H. Whorwell (Dover Swimming Club).