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Mans lonely trip round the world in a four ton yawl. Mr Harry Pidgeon is endeavouring
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Mans lonely trip round the world in a four ton yawl. Mr Harry Pidgeon is endeavouring
Mans lonely trip round the world in a four ton yawl.
Mr Harry Pidgeon is endeavouring to make a trip unaccompanied round the world in a four ton yawl, which he built himself. When he reached Cape Town he had done 17, 000 miles.
Mr Pidgeon ( no hat ) receiving visitors on the yawl at Cape Town.
8 April 1924
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Media ID 11027171
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This print captures the incredible journey of Mr. Harry Pidgeon, a brave sailor who embarked on a lonely trip around the world in his self-built four-ton yawl. The image showcases Mr. Pidgeon at Cape Town, where he had already sailed an astonishing 17,000 miles. In this snapshot frozen in time from April 8th, 1924, we see Mr. Pidgeon standing proudly on his yawl as he receives visitors. With no hat atop his head to shield him from the elements, it is evident that he has weathered many challenges during his voyage. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this photograph and emphasizes the courage and determination exhibited by Mr. Pidgeon during this extraordinary feat between the wars. This image serves as a reminder of human resilience and our innate desire for exploration. Preserved by Central News and now part of Europeana Photography collection, this print offers us a glimpse into history while also inspiring us to push beyond our limits in pursuit of our dreams. It stands as a testament to one man's audacious spirit and unwavering commitment to circumnavigate the globe alone—a true embodiment of adventure on the high seas.
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