Title

Matthew Webb

Caption

Illustration depicting Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids, arriving in Calais. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_112

License type

Rights managed

Available size

180,0Mb (8,7Mb) / 32,5in x 21,5in / 9752 x 6452 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Matthew Webb Recorded Record Swimmer Swim Swimming Captain Matthew Webb English Channel English England British Britain Dover Calais World Record 19th Century