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December 11, 1878
Juniata Sentinel And Republican
Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
American Mr. Fowler crossed the English Channel from Boulogne to Sandgate on a 6-meter podoscaph in 12 hours, facing contrary winds and heavy swells, arriving fatigued but acclaimed.
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Mr. Fowler Crossing the Channel.
A curious project was recently carried out by Mr. Fowler, an American residing at Bordeaux. He crossed the Channel on a podoscaph, 6 meters in length. Each tube of this podoscaph, which is joined by rods, is 20 centimeters broad, and 30 centimeters high above the water.
Leaving Boulogne at 1 past 4 in the morning, he arrived at Sandgate at 3:35 in the afternoon. He experienced contrary wind and a heavy swell during a great part of the journey. The pilots and fishermen were surprised at seeing a man walking, as it were, on the water. The bold navigator was met with loud acclamations. He arrived at Folkestone somewhat fatigued.
During the crossing, which lasted 12 hours, the only refreshment he took was a little coffee and a small piece of bread, the state of the sea preventing his stopping. The feat was accomplished to the satisfaction of everybody, and is a striking proof of energy and boldness.
Mr. Fowler is Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, and owner of the yacht Peau-Rogue, which has gained several prizes in England and France. He was accompanied by the Petrel, belonging to an English captain.
A curious project was recently carried out by Mr. Fowler, an American residing at Bordeaux. He crossed the Channel on a podoscaph, 6 meters in length. Each tube of this podoscaph, which is joined by rods, is 20 centimeters broad, and 30 centimeters high above the water.
Leaving Boulogne at 1 past 4 in the morning, he arrived at Sandgate at 3:35 in the afternoon. He experienced contrary wind and a heavy swell during a great part of the journey. The pilots and fishermen were surprised at seeing a man walking, as it were, on the water. The bold navigator was met with loud acclamations. He arrived at Folkestone somewhat fatigued.
During the crossing, which lasted 12 hours, the only refreshment he took was a little coffee and a small piece of bread, the state of the sea preventing his stopping. The feat was accomplished to the satisfaction of everybody, and is a striking proof of energy and boldness.
Mr. Fowler is Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, and owner of the yacht Peau-Rogue, which has gained several prizes in England and France. He was accompanied by the Petrel, belonging to an English captain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Journey
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Channel Crossing
Podoscaph
Mr Fowler
Bold Navigator
Energy And Boldness
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Fowler
Where did it happen?
The Channel, From Boulogne To Sandgate
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Key Persons
Mr. Fowler
Location
The Channel, From Boulogne To Sandgate
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Mr. Fowler crossed the Channel on a podoscaph from Boulogne to Sandgate in 12 hours, enduring contrary wind and heavy swell, with minimal refreshment, arriving to acclamations.