Title
Captain Matthew Webb
Caption
Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) English swimmer. First man to swim the English Channel, 24-25 August 1875. Took 21 3/4 hours to cross from Dover to Calais: Being handed sustenance from his support boat.
1875
Wood engraving
Date
1875
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000828
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,5Mb (4,6Mb) / 12,6in x 9,4in / 3780 x 2816 (300dpi)