Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation "Nothing great is easy", Captain Matthew Webb

Kevin Murphy swim on 18 August 1980

Swimmer
NameMurphy, Kevin
GenderM
Age31
NationalityUK [England]
CountryUK [England]
Swim
Date18 Aug 1980
No of Ways, Leg, Direction1-way, 1st, E-F
Swim Time, Departure, Arrival17:28:00, ,
Ratifying OrganisationCSA
Swim Crew and Support
Pilot, BoatR. Fenton, Dawn Watch
ObserverF. Richards/S. Birtley
Miscellaneous
CommentFirst leg of three-way attempt
Sandettie Weather Data
Sea Temperature (C)
Wind Speed (kn)

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