A team of four Royal Marine Commandos undertaking an epic rowing and record-breaking challenge to row across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to London were seen passing Sheerness in Kent this afternoon (August 10), after having set off on May 31.

The Ocean Revival 2020 team are highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans, particularly against plastic pollution.

Footage shows their ocean-going rowing boat being dwarfed by commercial shipping as they headed up the River Thames towards their final destination, with the total distance traveled reckoned to be a whopping 3,700 miles.

According to theisleofthanetnews.com, only 57 people have ever completed rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean.

Four Royal Marine Commandos rowing from New York to London on epic voyage passing Kent, UK: A team of four Royal Marine Commandos undertaking an epic rowing and record-breaking challenge to row across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to London, were seen passing Sheerness in Kent this afternoon (August 10), after having set off on May 31.

The "Ocean Revival 2020" team are highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans, particularly against the rise in plastic waste.

Footage shows their ocean going rowing boat being dwarfed by commercial shipping as they headed up the Thames towards their final destination, with the total distance traveled reckoned to be a whopping 3700 miles!