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  • Derham, Norman Leslie - 17/09/1926

    Description
    Started 9pm Cap Gris Nez 16/09/26, finished St. Margarets 10.57am 17/09/26
    Swimmer(s)
    Derham, Norman Leslie
    Date
    17/09/1926
    Successful swim number
    10
    Successful swimmer number
    10
    Successful swim number France - England
    7
    Duration of swim
    13:57
    Pilot
    Charles Joseph Taylor/Mr. Gale of Folkestone
    Pilot boat
    Alfred motor launch
    Trainer
    Frederick George White, trainer
    Success/failure
    Successful (681)
    Direction(s)
    France-England (725)
    Number of crossings
    One Way Swim (644)
    Ratified
    News of The World (1)
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