Weidman, Jack (John Albert) - 07/09/1904

Description

START 6 05pm. FINISH. 11 15pm. Lydden Spout - South Goodwins. Grease; Porpoise Oil, Tallow, Resin. Food; Hot Milk, Bovril, Chocolate and Raw eggs. Temp 62’f 58’f. Pulled out with severe cramp. Breast stroke, 37 strokes per min. 1 hour 40 mins before high tide. Sun hat. No goggles.

Swimmer(s)

Weidman, Jack (John Albert)

Date

06/09/1904

Duration of swim

05:10 hours

Pilot

Capt Arthur Pearce and Capt. Pascall

Pilot boat

Gnat tug and two rowboats

Trainer

Professor Bibbero & Wauchope Watson

Notes

On board; Professor Bibbero and Mr Wauchope Watson, McKeen, Dr Murphy (Medical officer Dover swimming club), Mr Victor Mansell (Ex Secretary A. S. A.), Press representatives and friends.

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

England-France