Sean Conway gets up close and personal with a jellyfish during his epic endurance swim of the length of Great Britain. He had to grow a big ginger beard to avoid being stung on his face.
Close shave! —
Sean Conway gets up close and personal with a jellyfish during his epic endurance swim of the length of Great Britain. He had to grow a big ginger beard to avoid being stung on his face.
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Conway has purchased Lady Sybil H with a view to restoring the former wartime maritime vessel to former glories and living on her.
New challenge —
Conway has purchased Lady Sybil H with a view to restoring the former wartime maritime vessel to former glories and living on her.
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Conway during his epic round-the-world cycle ride in 2012, when he journeyed through six continents and covered over 21,000 kilometers in just 116 days.
Two-wheeled wonder —
Conway during his epic round-the-world cycle ride in 2012, when he journeyed through six continents and covered over 21,000 kilometers in just 116 days.
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Conway before the start of his epic swim from Land's End at the bottom of England to John O'Groats at the tip of Scotland, which began on June 30, 2013.
In the beginning —
Conway before the start of his epic swim from Land's End at the bottom of England to John O'Groats at the tip of Scotland, which began on June 30, 2013.
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At the start of his 1400 km swim, Conway was full of optimism despite the challenge ahead.
Early promise —
At the start of his 1400 km swim, Conway was full of optimism despite the challenge ahead.
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Conway swimming at dusk near Lundy Island off the British coast.
Poetry in motion —
Conway swimming at dusk near Lundy Island off the British coast.
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The support boat which accompanied Conway throughout his epic swim has now been sold to fund his future home.
Constant companion —
The support boat which accompanied Conway throughout his epic swim has now been sold to fund his future home.
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It was tough for Conway's support crew of Owain Wyn-Jones, Lou Barden and kayaker Emily Bell as they endured freezing temperatures during his night swims.
Redoubtable crew —
It was tough for Conway's support crew of Owain Wyn-Jones, Lou Barden and kayaker Emily Bell as they endured freezing temperatures during his night swims.
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After more than four and a half months of grueling effort, Conway finally achieved his destination.
Journey's end —
After more than four and a half months of grueling effort, Conway finally achieved his destination.
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A picture from the archives of Lady Sybil H during the wartime years.
Wartime service —
A picture from the archives of Lady Sybil H during the wartime years.
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Conway saw Lady Sybil was for sale from pictures on eBay and decided to go ahead with the purchase.
Ebay purchase —
Conway saw Lady Sybil was for sale from pictures on eBay and decided to go ahead with the purchase.
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Major interior restoration work is required before Lady Sybil H can be made habitable.
Work needed —
Major interior restoration work is required before Lady Sybil H can be made habitable.
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A view of the wheelhouse of Lady Sybil H, where Conway hopes eventually to be able to take the helm.
Piece of history —
A view of the wheelhouse of Lady Sybil H, where Conway hopes eventually to be able to take the helm.
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The 63ft Pinnace performed many duties for the RAF Marine Craft fleet, from the recovery of torpedoes and sea survival exercises for aircrew.
Maritime workhorse —
The 63ft Pinnace performed many duties for the RAF Marine Craft fleet, from the recovery of torpedoes and sea survival exercises for aircrew.
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