Carey, Horace - 19/09/1926

Description

Joint attempt with MacLellan. Started Cap Gris Nez 5.32 pm. Carey stopped after 5 hours, making no progress. He said he was no longer able to keep up with MacLellan and didnt want her to wait for him. Mclellan mostly backstroke, pulled out about half mile off Western Entrance- rough seas and making no headway

Swimmer(s)

Carey, Horace

Date

19/09/1926

Duration of swim

05:00 hours

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

France-England