Cliff, William GeorgeBorn Hendon 1898. Post Office sorter, residing Paddington. Died Willesden 1960. Member of the Serpentine Swimming ClubMade five failed attempts to swim the Channel between 1932 and 1939Swims by Cliff, William George Swim on 19/09/1932Duration of swim 04:00 hoursSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-FranceSwim on 29/08/1936Duration of swim 05:00 hoursSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-FranceSwim on 04/09/1936Description Started Lydden Spout 9.33 am, stopped 3.55pm 8 miles off English coast with stomach pains. Duration of swim 06:22 hoursPilot L. Martin captain, H. Hadley pilot. J. Butcher & F.L. Warner, witnessesPilot boat J. Kinson's motor boatSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-FranceSwim on 04/09/1937Description Started the Warren 1.40 pm, 9 miles in 4 hours was off St MargaretsDuration of swim 04:00 hoursPilot A. Decort of DoverPilot boat Mr. Kinson's motor boatSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-FranceSwim on 29/08/1939Duration of swim 04:45 hoursSuccess/failure FailedDirection(s) England-France No CommentsStart the ball rolling by posting a comment on this page! Add a comment about this pageYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your comment:Name * Email * I consent to my name and e-mail address being stored along with this comment, and to the website editors communicating with me by e-mail about the comment if necessary. My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published. My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). * Δ Share thisFacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinSearch for…SwimmersSwimsPhotos
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