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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 7
Swamping record
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Date |
Mar 1979 |
Location |
Putney, UK |
Water Temperature |
~6 C |
Boat(s) involved |
15 x 8+ |
Boat Construction |
Decked ends, wooden, open construction |
Outcome |
Rescued or self-rescued |
Description |
Head of the River Race. Wind against tide created severe conditions for early crews, fifteen of which were swamped. Despite rescue operations, many rowers had to swim for safety |
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