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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. Wood engraving, 1875
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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. Wood engraving, 1875
530607 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. Wood engraving, 1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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This wood engraving from 1875 captures the historic moment when Captain Matthew Webb became the first man to swim across the English Channel on August 24-25, 1875. The image shows Webb being handed sustenance from his support boat during his grueling 21 3/4 hour journey from Dover to Calais.
In this remarkable display of endurance and determination, Webb braved the treacherous waters of the channel, pushing himself to physical limits in pursuit of his goal. As he reached out for a much-needed drink or snack from his support team, one can only imagine the mental and physical strength it took for him to keep going.
The image not only commemorates an incredible sporting achievement but also serves as a testament to human resilience and perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. It is a reminder that with dedication and unwavering resolve, anything is possible.
Captain Matthew Webb's legacy as a pioneer in long-distance swimming lives on through this powerful depiction of his monumental feat. His name will forever be etched in history as a trailblazer who dared to defy expectations and push boundaries in pursuit of greatness.
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