The best pictures of Captain Matthew Webb
Posted in Best pictures, Boats, Bravery, Famous news stories, Historical articles, History, News, Sea, Sporting Heroes on Thursday, 8 October 2015
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The best pictures of Captain Webb are vivid images of the Channel swimmer who would later drown at the foot of the Niagara Falls in 1883.
The first picture shows Webb coming ashore in Calais.
The second picture shows the safety boats alongside his nocturnal swim.
The third picture shows his portrait.
Many more pictures of swimmers and swimming can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.