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. Cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini) from "Vanity Fair"
9 October 1875
Chromolithograph
London
Date
Oct 09, 1875
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000844
License type
Rights managed
Available size
34,2Mb (2,9Mb) / 8,9in x 15,0in / 2655 x 4500 (300dpi)