by many ferry services. In 1953, the channel was the scene of a serious maritime disaster, the sinking of the ferry .

Swimming

The Irish Long Distance Swimming Association (ILDSA) has provided authentication observers for swimmers attempting to cross the approximately 35 km span between Northern Ireland and the Mull of Galloway. According to the ILDSA, this was first accomplished in 1947 by Tom Blower.

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