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     • Captain Matthew Webb (1848–1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman who became the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids.
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2. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Matthew_WebbMatthew Webb - Wikipedia

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   Captain Matthew Webb (1848–1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman who became the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids. Webb significantly increased the popularity of swimming in England.

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   Who was Captain Matthew Webb?

   • Captain Matthew Webb (1848–1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman who became the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids. Webb significantly increased the popularity of swimming in England.

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   What are some facts about Captain Webb?

   • Here are some facts about Captain Webb. Captain Matthew Webb was a British professional swimmer. He was the first person to swim across the English Channel, the body of water between England and France. Captain Webb was born in Shropshire in 1848, one of 12 children.

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   How did Captain Webb die?

   • He wrote a best-selling book called The Art of Swimming and enjoyed world wide fame. In July, 1883 Captain Webb tried to swim through the Whirlpool Rapids near Niagara Falls. He died while attempting the dangerous swim and was buried in nearby Oakwood Cemetery.

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   How long did it take Matthew Webb Webb to swim?

   • 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 for 20 years.

   The tragic Niagara Falls death of the first person to swim the English

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4. www.atlasobscura.com · articles · 140-years-ago140 Years Ago, Captain Matthew Webb Swam The English Channel ...

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   Aug 24, 2015 · The 19th-century swimming sensation loved water so much it eventually killed him. But first, 140 years ago today, he swam the English Channel, catapulting himself into fame and his favorite sport...

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6. www.history.com · this-day-in-history · englishmanEnglishman swims the Channel | August 25, 1875 | HISTORY

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   Feb 9, 2010 · Matthew Webb, a 27-year-old merchant navy captain, becomes the first known person to successfully swim the English Channel. Captain Webb accomplished the grueling 21-mile crossing, which really...

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8. www.rmg.co.uk · stories · blogCaptain Matthew Webb (1848–1883): the first person to swim ...

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   Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim across the English Channel unaided. Using our library and archive collections we research the life of this extraordinary man.

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   Jan 19, 2015 · Captain Matthew Webb was a British professional swimmer. He was the first person to swim across the English Channel, the body of water between England and France. Captain Webb was born in Shropshire in 1848, one of 12 children.

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11. www.swimming.org · swimengland · captain-matthew-webbCaptain Matthew Webb - Swim England Hall of Fame

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    Sep 30, 2019 · The first man to successfully swim the English Channel, Captain Matthew Webb was born in Shropshire and learned how to swim in open water in the River Severn in Coalbrookdale. He left his home town at the age of 12 to train on the HMS Conway and joined the merchant navy as an apprentice.

12. www.expressandstar.com · news · FeaturesThe tragic Niagara Falls death of the first person to swim ...

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    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 for...