LaFargue, Gabriel - 30/07/1905

Description

START 8 30am. Admiraty Pier Head. FINISH. 12 35 - swam 20 miles to 4½ miles off Ramsgate. Temp. 65’f. Food; small sandwiches wrapped in paper and thrown to him. Breast Stroke. Swim classed as farcical, half a gale blowing and nearing spring tides.

Swimmer(s)

LaFargue, Gabriel

Date

30/07/1905

Duration of swim

04:05 hours

Pilot boat

Actif trawler of Calais

Notes

He was on one weeks leave from Military training. He had two friends in the tug.

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

England-France