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How I swam the channel.' By Capt.Webb. Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids for sport purpose. On 25 August 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in fewer than 22 hours. The Boy's own paper. London : Leisure Hour Office, 1879-1967. (This item, late 19th century). Source: P.P.5993.u.(1) First edition. page 45.

How I swam the channel.' By Capt.Webb. Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids for sport purpose. On 25 August 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in fewer than 22 hours. The Boy's own paper. London : Leisure Hour Office, 1879-1967. (This item, late 19th century). Source: P.P.5993.u.(1) First edition. page 45.
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How I swam the channel.' By Capt.Webb. Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids for sport purpose. On 25 August 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in fewer than 22 hours. The Boy's own paper. London : Leisure Hour Office, 1879-1967. (This item, late 19th century). Source: P.P.5993.u.(1) First edition. page 45.
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