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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)