LaFargue, GabrielHe has swum for twelve hours in the Bay of Biscay. Lafargue abandons swim - Sporting Life 31/7/1905 Swims by LaFargue, Gabriel Swim on 30/07/1905Description 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.Duration of swim 04:05 hoursPilot boat Actif trawler of CalaisNotes He was on one weeks leave from Military training. He had two friends in the tug. Success/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 Add a comment about this pageYour email address will not be published.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 My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published.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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