Search swimsCurrently displaying: 2 results You've searched for:Year: "1902" xDirection: "England-France" x Field to search All fieldsSuccessful swim numberSuccessful swimmer numberSwim ranking (England-France)Swim ranking (France-England) Search term Filter by Nationality UK (1) Sort by: OldestNewestSwimmerSuccessful swim numberSuccessful swimmer number Holmes, Frank - 28/08/1902Description START: 5:29am. Aug 28th 1902. FINISH: 10:59am.. TIME: 4h 30m. E-F. Temp 61°f. From end of Prince of Wales Pier, swam 6 miles. Breast stroke.Swimmer(s) Holmes, Frank (Francis)Date 28/08/1902Duration of swim 04:30Pilot W. Bingham with Boatmen Burwill and HookPilot boat Unknown Lugger Notes Food; Boiled milk with whipped eggs, Cold rice. Swam naked. Sickness and cramp, sun stroke. On board; his Brother Howard Holmes and Professor Bibbero. Success/failure Failed (725)Direction(s) England-France (657)Holmes, Frank - 11/09/1902Description START: 6:30am. Sept 11th 1902. FINISH: 8:45am. TIME: 2h 15m E-F. Temp 62°f to 64°f. From boat at end of Admiralty Pier, swam 4 miles. Breast stroke. Strong winds.Swimmer(s) Holmes, Frank (Francis)Date 11/09/1902Duration of swim 02:15Pilot W. Bingham with Boatmen Saunders, Hook, Burwill and A. H. Beard.Pilot boat Unknown Lugger Notes Food; Milk, Bovril, pears, bananas. Wore dark goggles. Swam naked. His brother Howard Holmes and two Journalists on board.Success/failure Failed (725)Direction(s) England-France (657)