Tom Blower (1914–1955; nicknamed "Torpedo"[1][2]) was a British man who on 27–28 July 1947 became the first to successfully swim the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland, completing the feat in 15 hours and 26 minutes.
[3] In spite of multiple attempts by others, the North Channel would not be successfully crossed by a swimmer again until 12 September 1970, when it was accomplished by Kevin Murphy.
[1] A long-distance endurance swimmer, Blower practiced in the River Trent near The Meadows.
[1] The son of a miner, Blower was a decorated World War II hero who gained national celebrity for his swimming.
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