Willemse, Herman Cross Channel swimmers 1959 Butlins Race, Group photo at Folkestone Pool Swims by Willemse, Herman Swim on 27/08/1959Description Start 1 53 a.m. Finish. 2. 42. p.m. Cap Gris-Nez - Folkestone Beach. Observer B Blowers.Successful swim number 115Successful swimmer number 83Successful swim number France - England 96Duration of swim 12:49 hoursPilot A. WhitePilot boat SeabirdNotes He was thirteen times National champion of the Netherlands. Twice winner of the Scheldt cup. Dutch champion 100m, 400m, and 1500m. This was the 7th. Billy Butlin Channel race.Success/failure SuccessfulDirection(s) France-EnglandNumber of crossings One Way SwimRatified Butlins 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 Add a comment about this pageYour email address will not be published.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 My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published.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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