Holbein, Montague 'Monty' - 12/08/1909

Description

START 5 37pm. Aug 11. FINISH. 5 15am. Aug 2. Cap Gris Nez - 8 mile from Dover. Temp 64’f. Old English Backstroke. Food; Peptomised milk, Meat Extract. White water polo cap, Goggles made of copper. Very sick.

Swimmer(s)

Holbein, Montague 'Monty'

Date

12/08/1909

Duration of swim

11:38 hours

Pilot

Captain Pain and Charlie Cole.

Pilot boat

Premier tug

Notes

This was an attempt for the Alexander Cup. On board; Mr Jonas (Secretary Channel swimming Club), H D Faith, Mr A Du Cros, Mr Wauchope Watson (in medical charge), J Weston, H Trill, Carmelo Longo, Digby, H Marriott Smallwood, Bob Marks, A T Jones, Watson and Mr Perrin swam with him at times. This is the first of Holbein’s swims that Mrs Holbein has missed.

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

France-England