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Donald Crowhurst who will leave Teignmouth to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe
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Donald Crowhurst who will leave Teignmouth to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe
Donald Crowhurst who will leave Teignmouth to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World Race with the Trimaran - Teignmouth Electron boat.
Crowhurst would later commit suicide on the voyage.
October 1968
Arthur Campbell
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*3069938
Media ID 21375754
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In this haunting print captured by Arthur Campbell, we see Donald Crowhurst standing proudly beside his Trimaran - Teignmouth Electron boat in Teignmouth, ready to embark on a journey that would forever be etched in the annals of yachting history. It is October 1968, and Crowhurst is about to compete in the prestigious Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World Race. With determination gleaming in his eyes and an air of adventure surrounding him, little did anyone know the tragic fate that awaited this brave sailor. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, it serves as a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy. Crowhurst's story took an unexpected turn during his solo voyage around the world. The pressures of isolation and mounting technical difficulties pushed him into a state of despair from which he could not escape. Ultimately succumbing to despair, he made the heartbreaking decision to take his own life at sea. This photograph encapsulates not only a momentous sporting event but also serves as a testament to human resilience and vulnerability. It reminds us that even amidst great achievements lie untold struggles hidden beneath their surface. Arthur Campbell's masterful capture allows us to reflect upon Crowhurst's ill-fated journey with reverence for his courage while acknowledging the profound sadness that accompanied it. This photograph stands as a somber tribute to those who dare greatly but are tragically lost along their path towards greatness.
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