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English steamship captain and Channel swimmer"
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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. This made him a celebrity, and he performed many stunts in public. He died trying to swim the Niagara Gorge below Niagara Falls, a feat declared impossible. Wikipedia
- January 19, 1848, Dawley, United Kingdom
- July 24, 1883, Niagara River, United States
- 6'1" (1.85m)
- Tottenham Grammar School
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