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Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)
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Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)
1107120 Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer, drowned on Tuesday last in his attempt to swim the Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 July 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22210686
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Athletes Attempt Drowned Endurance English Channel Niagara Falls Swim Swimmer Swimming Captain Matthew Webb
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This print showcases the legendary Captain Matthew Webb, an esteemed swimmer from the 19th century. The engraving, part of a private collection, immortalizes his remarkable achievements and tragic end. Captain Matthew Webb gained fame for his incredible endurance and unwavering determination as he conquered various swimming challenges. However, it was his ill-fated attempt to conquer the treacherous Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls that ultimately led to his demise. The illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on July 28,1883, shortly after Captain Webb's untimely death. It serves as a poignant reminder of the risks athletes like him take in pursuit of their dreams. Notably, this image also alludes to Captain Webb's historic feat of becoming the first person to successfully swim across the English Channel in 1875. His legacy as a pioneering swimmer remains intact despite his tragic end. As we gaze upon this powerful engraving by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded not only of Captain Matthew Webb's extraordinary athletic abilities but also of the inherent dangers that come with pushing one's limits in pursuit of greatness.
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