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Bert Thomas in a support boat "Siesta" after finishing the crossing of the Juan de Fuca Strait by swimming it in 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Bert can barely be seen in the water, to the right of the 4th support vessel from the left, as he approaches Saxe Pt. to a cheering crowd of approximately 2000.

Photo of the Gorge celebrations on May 24th, looking North to Saanich bank.

Bert Thomas, his wife, support boats and crew leaving Saxe Pt. after Bert's swim and record was completed.

Specatators watching the Gorge Regatta from the north shore east of the Gorge bridge in the early 1920's. Esquimalt waterfront homes visible across the water.

Participants and spectators on the water in the Gorge Regatta in the 1920's. Taken from the north side of the waterway looking south-east. Flotilla includes small-scale, 3-masted schooner. Houses are visible on the shoreline on Esquimalt side of the Gorge waterway.

View of First Nation war canoes and spectators in boats enjoying the racing in the Gorge Regatta in the early 1920's. Taken from the north side of the waterway. Esquimalt waterfront homes visible across the water.

Photo of John Stanley Plaskett standing below the observatory's telescope.