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Mercedes Gleitze, swimmer, pulled from the water
Mercedes Gleitzes second English Channel swim is stopped. She is hauled from the water against her will. Date: 1927
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Channel Hauled Mercedes Stopped Swim Swimmer Swimming 1927
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an inspiring and historical image of Mercedes Gleitze, the determined swimmer who made headlines in 1927. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, shows Mercedes being pulled from the English Channel against her will during her second attempt to cross it. Each mug in our range is expertly printed with high-quality images, ensuring your favorite photographs come to life in vibrant detail. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage while reflecting on courage, perseverance, and the spirit of adventure.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant image from 1927, Mercedes Gleitze, a determined and trailblazing English swimmer, is forcibly removed from the chilling waters of the English Channel. Having already completed one historic swim across the treacherous body of water, Gleitze was attempting a second swim to raise funds for a seafarers' charity. However, after 15 hours in the water, the weather conditions had turned against her, and her support team, concerned for her safety, made the difficult decision to intervene. Gleitze's second English Channel swim was a testament to her unwavering spirit and resilience. Swimming through the night, she battled against the strong currents and freezing temperatures, determined to reach the French shore. But as the sun began to rise, her condition grew increasingly dire, and her team, watching anxiously from a nearby boat, knew they had to act. Despite her protests, the swimmer was hauled from the water, her body exhausted and shivering. The image captures a moment of both triumph and despair - Gleitze had come closer than most to completing the grueling swim, but her journey had been cut short. Nevertheless, her achievement in becoming the first woman to swim the English Channel twice, even if incomplete, cemented her place in swimming history. This photograph, taken during the 1920s, offers a glimpse into the world of long-distance swimming and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to challenge the English Channel. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and determination required to push the boundaries of human endurance and achievement.
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