Coastal single scull
Object Detail
Object Name
boat
Description
Coastal single sculling boat designed for sea rowing.
Used by the Rev Canon Sidney Swann to cross the English Channel from Dover to Cape Gris-Nez on 12th September 1911, setting a record of 3 hours 50 minutes. The record stood until 1983 when Ivor Lloyd of Leander reduced it to 3 hours 35 minutes.
Used by the Rev Canon Sidney Swann to cross the English Channel from Dover to Cape Gris-Nez on 12th September 1911, setting a record of 3 hours 50 minutes. The record stood until 1983 when Ivor Lloyd of Leander reduced it to 3 hours 35 minutes.
Accession No
1999.6
Collection
Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1911
Associated Period
20th century
Date
Circa 1911