Heaton, Edward 'Ted' - 31/08/1907

Description

START 5 30am. FINISH. 3 45pm. Lydden Spout - swam 8 miles. Temp 62’f. Side Stroke, some Breast stroke, 24 per min.

Swimmer(s)

Heaton, Edmund Caunce Nowell 'Ted'

Date

31/08/1907

Duration of swim

10:05 hours

Pilot

Captain Sharp

Pilot boat

Lady Curzon tug

Trainer

Dr. Wauchope Watson

Notes

On board; Mr E Whitaker Heaton (his father), Mrs Heaton, Mr A. Ricketts, Dr Wauchope Watson in charge of the swim, Mr A Whorwell (Dover swimming club) and others. He was able to make this attempt through the kindness of Colonel Howard Walker M. P.

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

England-France