Catalina Channel Swimmer, 1951

2 images. Catalina Channel Swimmer, 14 August 1951. Captain Tom Sheffield; Roy Sutter (now training for Catalina Channel Swim).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gaze. Date: 1951-08-14. Reporter: Sports. Assignment: Catalina Channel swimmer. #21: 'Captain' Tom Sheffield (left) discusses proposed Catalina Channel swim with Roy Sutter, professional swimmer and holder of two world's long distance records, who will attempt swim from island to Santa Monica next month. #40: Roy Sutter, now training for Catalina Channel swim every afternoon between Ocean park and Santa Monica piers"