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After the Swim Support
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-005 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

Bert Thomas in support with his wife after swimming from Port Angeles, WA to Saxe Pt.

Draper, Horace
At the Finish Line
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-003 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

Bert Thomas wading the final few feet to shore after swimming the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Draper, Horace
Closer to Shore
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-002 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

Bert Thomas approaching rocks at Saxe Pt after swimming the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Draper, Horace
Mission Accomplished!
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-007 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

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

Draper, Horace
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-001 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

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.

Draper, Horace
Time to Recover
CA PR110-v989-032-v989-032-006 · Item · 1955
Part of Horace Draper fonds

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.

Draper, Horace