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Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover
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Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover
Dover, Kent, England - Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) famous cross-channel swimmer, the first to achieve this feat between Dover and Calais in 1875. Webb tragically drowned at Niagara Falls attempting to swim through the whirlpool rapid Date: circa 1911
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1875 Bust Channel Cross Channel Crossed Crosses Dover Endurance Feat Manche Matthew Nov15 Pioneer Plinth Swim Swimmer Swimming Swims Webb Wreath Swam
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1. Title: In Honour of a Pioneering Swimmer: Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb in Dover, Kent, England 2.. This evocative photograph captures the Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb, a tribute to the English Channel swimming pioneer who made history by becoming the first person to swim the treacherous waters between Dover, Kent, and Calais, France, in 1875. The memorial, located in Dover, stands as a testament to Webb's enduring legacy and his unwavering spirit of adventure and human endurance. 3. Background: Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) was a British swimmer who achieved international fame for his daring feat of swimming the English Channel. On August 24, 1875, Webb set out from Shakespeare Beach in Dover and, after an arduous 21 hours and 45 minutes, reached Cape Gris-Nez in France, becoming the first person to swim the Channel. Tragically, Webb's accomplishments were short-lived, as he drowned on August 24, 1883, while attempting to swim through the whirlpool rapid at Niagara Falls. 4. Description: The memorial, which was unveiled on November 15, 1911, consists of a bronze bust of Webb atop a granite plinth. The statue, which is located near the Dover Ferry Terminal, faces the English Channel, symbolically gazing towards France. A wreath lies at the base of the memorial, a poignant reminder of the risks and sacrifices Webb made in pursuit of his dreams. 5. Significance: Captain Matthew Webb's achievement paved the way for future Channel swimmers and inspired generations of swimmers and adventurers. His memorial in Dover stands as a reminder of his groundbreaking accomplishment and serves as a source of inspiration for those who continue to push the boundaries of human endurance. 6. Date: Circa 1911. 7. Keywords: Captain Matthew Webb, memorial, plinth, Dover, Kent, England, English Channel, swim, swims, swimming, feat, pioneer, endurance, crossed, crosses, cross, cross-channel, LA Manche, 1875, wreath, November 15.
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