Weidman, Mrs. Rose - 18/09/1928

Description

Started Cap Gris Nez 735 am, taken from water 1.31 pm due to adverse tides, choppy seas and sea-sickness. Reached 6 miles off French coast but zig-zag drifting meant she swam 21 miles

Swimmer(s)

Weidman, Mrs. Rose

Date

18/09/1928

Duration of swim

05:56 hours

Pilot

T.E. Saunders

Pilot boat

Viking motor boat of Folkestone

Success/failure

Failed

Direction(s)

France-England