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    • Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman who became the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids. Webb increased the popularity of swimming in England. Born in Dawley, Shropshire, Webb developed his swimming skills as a child while playing in the Ri… See more

    Early life

    Webb was born on 19 January 1848 in Dawley, Shropshire. He was one of 13 children of the surgeon Dr Matthew … See more

    Career as a seaman

    In 1860, at twelve years old, Webb began training for the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Conway training ship. Initially homesick and disliking the harsh conditions, Webb soon became popular on the Conwa… See more

    Born19 January 1848 · Dawley, Shropshire, England
    Died24 July 1883 (aged 35) · Niagara River, Niagara Falls
    Cause of deathParalysis from water pressure leading to respiratory failure
    Occupation(s)Seaman, swimmer, stuntsman
    English Channel swimming record

    In mid-1872, Webb read an account of the failed attempt by J. B. Johnson to swim the English Channel, and became inspired to try.
    In 1874 Webb sought financial backers for his Channe… See more

    Swimming career

    After his record swim, Webb received recognition internationally and pursued a career as a professional swimmer.
    He began lecturing on his career and swimming-related topics, where he opposed th… See more

    Death

    In 1882, Webb announced his intent to swim through the Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls. In June 1883, he and his family returned to America. Fred Beckwith and Watson tried to dissuade him, with Watson lat… See more

    Legacy

    Webb wanted to inspire more people to learn to swim, and The New York Times said he had had a positive impact by inspiring the country to swim. In 1909, Webb's elder brother Thomas unveiled a memorial, f… See more

     
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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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    Oct 16, 2023 · Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English 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 …

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