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- Mon, Dec 1, 2008
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 7, 1875
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Paul Boynton [also known as the Fearless Frogman. See Wikipedia] succeeded in swimming or floating across the English Channel in his patent life saving dress during Friday and Sat. night, after being in the water 23 hours and 38 minutes.
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