The pilot to Burgess, Captain Harry Pearson.

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The pilot Captain Harry Pearson.

Captain Harry Pearson. He piloted William Burgess on his successful swim in 1911 22hrs 35mins. Also pilot for Millie Corson in 1926 15hrs 23mins; Edward Temme on both of his successful swims 1927 14hrs 29mins & 1934 15hrs 34 mins; Tom Blower 1951 18hrs 42mins;and Henry Sullivan on his 1913 attempt.

Reference number
d29368
Swimmer(s)
Burgess, Thomas William
Date
1930s
Type of image
Photograph

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