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Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer

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Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel. All the funds from the sale of this specific postcard were donated to the Mercedes Gleitze Fund for Destitute Men and Women to establish a home for those in poverty. The name of Mercedes Gleitze was used to market Rolexs new waterproof case, the " Oyster". Date: circa 1930

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Carey Case Champion Channel Charitable Charity Gibraltar Homes Jan20 Oyster Pioneer Professional Rolex Sponsorship Straits Swimmer Swimming Swimwear Waterproof


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