Downstream

was ‘encouraged with lusty
cheers’. Passing Millwall, she
‘crossed to the north side and
took advantage of the strong
tide. At this point she was
met by the saloon steamer
Victoria, whose passengers
were vociferous in their
applause.’ She arrived at
Greenwich Pier to ‘the
spirited strains of “See, the
Conquering Hero Comes!”’.
She then swam ‘some
distance beyond the pier’