Mearns, James - 07/09/1908Description Abandoned at 2.06 am after 14 miles. Started Shakespeare Cliff 8.25 pm. Pilot boat Gnat tug, trainers and pacemakers, Jack Weidman and Professor BiberoSwimmer(s) Mearns, JamesDate 07/09/1908Duration of swim 06:20 hoursPilot boat Gnat tugTrainer Jack Weidman and Professor BiberoNotes Shakespeare Beach (Admiralty Pier)Success/failure FailedDirection(s) England-France Search for…SwimmersSwimsPhotos