Search swimsCurrently displaying: 2 results You've searched for:Year: "1920" xNationality: "UK" x Field to search All fieldsSuccessful swim numberSuccessful swimmer numberSwim ranking (England-France)Swim ranking (France-England) Search term Filter by Nationality Scotland (1)Filter by Surname H (1)W (1) Sort by: OldestNewestSwimmerSuccessful swim numberSuccessful swimmer number Hamilton, Mrs. Arthur - 01/09/1920Swimmer(s) Hamilton, Mrs. ArthurDate 01/09/1920Duration of swim 11:45Pilot Captain Porter of RamsgateNotes Shakespeare Beach. Her pilot later stated she had only managed 1 hourSuccess/failure Failed (725)Direction(s) England-France (657)Willing, Mrs. Hilda - 03/09/1920Description Start 12 noon. Finish 11.35pm. Shakespeare Cliff -8 miles off French coast (16 miles awum)Swimmer(s) Willing, Mrs. HildaDate 03/09/1920Duration of swim 10:35Pilot Jack WeidmanTrainer Jack WeidmanNotes 16 miles was the women's record for a Channel attempt. On board; father Mr Peckham and sister Mrs Ada LewisSuccess/failure Failed (725)Direction(s) England-France (657)