Cattaneo, Davide - 14/08/1906

Description

START 7 00am. FINISH. 2 00pm. Sangatte - halfway across. Severe cramp (Sciatic Neuralgia) according to Dr Crespin. 62’f. Rough conditions; Burgess had refused to start. Stroke; Side stroke. Food; Hot chicken broth and raw eggs. He wore a combined mask and goggles.

Swimmer(s)

Cattaneo, Davide

Date

14/08/1906

Duration of swim

07:00 hours

Pilot boat

Jeannette steam trawler

Notes

On board; Dr Crispen, M. Bresson of Calais.

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

France-England