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Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman. He is the first recorded person to swim the English Channel for sport without the use of artificial aids. In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours.
Aug 24, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of Captain Matthew Webb, the 19th-century swimming sensation who crossed the Channel in 1875 and made swimming cool. Discover how he trained, what he wore, and what challenges he faced in his quest to conquer the water.
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Feb 9, 2010 · Learn about the life and achievements of Matthew Webb, the 27-year-old merchant navy captain who became the first known person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875. Find out how he trained, what he faced, and how he died in his attempt to cross Niagara Falls.
Nov 22, 2021 · Captain Matthew Webb Webb trained for his epic unaided attempt in the River Thames. He swam the 20 miles from Blackwall Pier to Gravesend Town Pier in 4 hours 20 minutes, a record which stood...
Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about Matthew Webb, the British captain who in 1875 became the first person to cross the English Channel without assistance. Find out how he trained, what challenges he faced and how he died in his final attempt.
Aug 9, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim across the English Channel unaided in 1875. Explore the library and archive collections of Royal Museums Greenwich that reveal his maritime career and swimming feats.
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Aug 8, 2019 · Learn about the first successful unaided swim of the English Channel by Matthew Webb in 1875. This article from History Today magazine requires online access or subscription to read.
