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Seasoned Atlantic traveller at six. Girl leaves for America alone. Six-year-old
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Seasoned Atlantic traveller at six. Girl leaves for America alone. Six-year-old
Seasoned Atlantic traveller at six.
Girl leaves for America alone.
Six-year-old Miss Sylvia Cavanagh is leaving in the Queen Mary from Southampton tomorrow (Wednesday) to make her sixth Atlantic crossing alone. Sylvia has been staying with her aunt at Rottingdean, Sussex, but our home is at Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo shows, Sylviahanding up her ticket at Southampton as she boarded Queen Mary.
4 May 1938
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In this photo print, we witness the remarkable journey of a seasoned Atlantic traveller at just six years old. Meet Miss Sylvia Cavanagh, a brave young girl who is about to embark on her sixth solo voyage across the vast ocean. Departing from Southampton aboard the majestic Queen Mary, Sylvia leaves behind her aunt in Rottingdean, Sussex, as she heads towards her home in Boston, Massachusetts. The image captures a poignant moment as Sylvia confidently hands up her ticket at Southampton before boarding the grand ship. It serves as a testament to her courage and independence at such a tender age during an era marked by uncertainty and change - between two world wars. This monochrome photograph not only offers us a glimpse into Sylvia's extraordinary adventure but also reflects the spirit of exploration that defined early 20th-century travel. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this historic press photography transports us back in time to May 4th, 1938 - an era when crossing the Atlantic was still considered an awe-inspiring feat. As we contemplate this snapshot frozen in time, let us marvel at young Sylvia's determination and resilience as she sets sail towards new horizons alone. Her story reminds us that even amidst tumultuous times, there are individuals who dare to defy conventions and embrace their own unique journeys with unwavering bravery.
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