Fine Art Print : William Thomas Burgess, Channel swimmer
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William Thomas Burgess, Channel swimmer
William Thomas Burgess (right) at Walmer after his successful channel swim, which took place on 5-6 September 1911. He was the second person to swim the channel after Captain Matthew Webb in 1875. With him are his mother, Mrs Burgess, and Captain H W Pearson, the pilot of the motor boat Elsie which accompanied him across (the boat can be seen in the background of the photograph). The departure point was the South Foreland Lighthouse, St Margarets Bay, Dover, and the arrival point was Cap Grisnez, Le Chatelet. The time taken was 22 hours and 35 minutes. Burgess came from Rotherham in Yorkshire, and worked as a blacksmith in Paris. Burgess stated afterwards that his main sustenance during the swim was Nestles milk chocolate, plus a few grapes, a chicken leg and half a cup of tea
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1875 Burgess Cape Channel Chatelet Chicken Chocolate Dover Elsie Grapes Matthew Pearson Pilot Rotherham Swim Swimming Walmer Webb Will I Am
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of channel swimming with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring William Thomas Burgess' triumphant moment after completing his successful swim across the English Channel in 1911. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and achievement of Burgess, who was the second person to conquer this legendary feat after Captain Matthew Webb. Add a touch of maritime history and inspiration to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, William Thomas Burgess (right) is seen triumphantly emerging from the English Channel after completing his successful swim on September 5-6, 1911. Burgess, who hailed from Rotherham in Yorkshire, became the second person to accomplish the feat of swimming the English Channel after Captain Matthew Webb in 1875. The image captures a proud moment as Burgess is greeted by his mother, Mrs. Burgess, and Captain H.W. Pearson, the pilot of the motor boat, Elsie, which accompanied him on his arduous journey. The swim began at the South Foreland Lighthouse in St. Margaret's Bay, Dover, and ended at Cap Grisnez, Le Chatelet. Burgess's time in the water was 22 hours and 35 minutes. Prior to his swim, Burgess lived and worked as a blacksmith in Paris. Burgess's perseverance and determination paid off as he braved the treacherous waters of the English Channel, relying on Nestles milk chocolate, a few grapes, a chicken leg, and half a cup of tea as his main sources of sustenance during the swim. The boat, Elsie, can be seen in the background of the photograph. This photograph is a testament to the courage and resilience of Burgess, who overcame the challenges of the Channel and made history as one of the earliest Channel swimmers. The image captures the excitement and accomplishment of this remarkable achievement.
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