30.Nov.09   |  posted by: steve munatones  |   filed under: History   |  (1) comments

According to the Channel Swimming Association, Peter Frayne was an observer on Florence Chadwick's swim and had to jump in the English Channel to guide her after the water pump on her escort boat failed within three miles of shore.

Prior to that call of duty, Peter was below decks on her escort boat pumping water out of the bilge.

Cold, tired and tough, Peter is certainly the epitome of a supportive crew member for any marathon swimmer, especially Florence (see here on American television).

Photo from the Channel Swimming Association archives.