Holmes, Frank - 24/07/1900

Description

START: 4:15am. July 24th 1900. FINISH: 9:05am. TIME: 4h 50m.E-F. 60°f . Admiralty Pier, swam to 14 miles of France. Breast stroke

Swimmer(s)

Holmes, Frank (Francis)

Date

24/07/1900

Duration of swim

04:50 hours

Pilot

W. Bingham with boatmen Cole, Saunders & Burvill.

Pilot boat

Princess, lugger

Notes

14 miles from France. He dove off the Lugger Princess at the end of Admiralty Pier. He wore no clothing of any kind. Food; Rice and Beef Tea. On board; Mr C. P. Barnett and Mr Evans (friends)

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

England-France