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Gipsy Moth Iv, Greenwich
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Gipsy Moth Iv, Greenwich
Sir Francis Chichesters boat Gipsy Moth IV broke the world record for the fastest voyage around the world by a small vessel. Here greeted by crowds at Greenwich, London. Date: 1960s
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Broke Chichester College Crowds Fastest Francis Gipsy Greenwich Greeted Moth Record Voyage
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In this striking photograph, Sir Francis Chichester's legendary boat, Gipsy Moth IV, makes its triumphant return to Greenwich, London, in the 1960s. The sailing vessel, which had recently broken the world record for the fastest voyage around the world by a small sailing craft, was greeted with great fanfare by crowds of eager onlookers. Sir Francis Chichester, a British naval officer and sailor, had embarked on his record-breaking journey on August 27, 1966, aboard the 22-meter (72-foot) gaff-rigged ketch. He had sailed solo, braving treacherous seas and enduring harsh weather conditions to complete the circumnavigation in just under 229 days. Upon his arrival back in the United Kingdom, Chichester was hailed as a hero and a national treasure. The people of Greenwich came out in droves to welcome him home and catch a glimpse of the intrepid explorer and his beloved boat. The historic Cutty Sark, a legendary British clipper ship that is now a museum, can be seen in the background, adding to the sense of maritime history and tradition. The Gipsy Moth IV, named after Chichester's first wife, had been built in 1947 at the Woodnorth Boatyard in Gosport, Hampshire. It was a testament to Chichester's determination and skill as a sailor, and its record-breaking voyage around the world cemented its place in maritime history. Today, the boat is on display at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
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