Burgess, Thomas William - 20/08/1904

Description

THOMAS W. BURGESS (ENG/FRANCE) 15 June 1872 – 2 July 1950. 1905 failure; START Lydden Spout 6.11am, Aug 26; FINISH 3.11pm. TIME 9h 00m. E-F. Swam 9½ miles, drift 24½ miles. Tug Scotia. Capt. Anning, Pilot, McKeen. Side stroke, breast stroke. Very rough conditions. Becoming dangerous. Age 34. Weight 14 stone 10 lb. Height 5 ft 11 ins. Temp. 64°f. Grease; Lard.

Swimmer(s)

Burgess, Thomas William

Date

20/08/1904

Duration of swim

04:23 hours

Pilot boat

Calaisin, tug

Notes

Lydden Spout

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

England-France