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Foreign News
March 28, 1840
The Connecticut Observer, And New York Congregationalist
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Plymouth, England, on Feb. 17, 1840, American diver Scott performed daring leaps from heights of 120 and 190 feet into the water from the ship San Josef, drawing crowds despite the cold weather.
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Plymouth, Eng., Feb. 17, 1840.-An American diver, named Scott, has been astonishing some of the people in this neighborhood by his extraordinary feats. having leapt into the water twice (on different occasions) from a very elevated position, on board the San Josef, bearing the flag of the Admiral Superintendant of the dock-yard. On the first occasion, he descended from the top sail yard-arm, height of about 120 feet; and on the second, from the top-gallant yard, a height of about 190 feet. Even at this inclement season, it is surprising to see the number of persons assembled to witness the extraordinary performance.
London U. Service Journal.
London U. Service Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Human Interest
Public Performance
What keywords are associated?
American Diver
Diving Feats
Plymouth
San Josef
Admiral Superintendant
What entities or persons were involved?
Scott
Where did it happen?
Plymouth, Eng.
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Plymouth, Eng.
Event Date
Feb. 17, 1840
Key Persons
Scott
Event Details
An American diver named Scott leapt into the water twice from elevated positions on board the San Josef, bearing the flag of the Admiral Superintendant of the dock-yard. First from the top sail yard-arm, height of about 120 feet; second from the top-gallant yard, height of about 190 feet. Many persons assembled to witness the performance even in inclement season.