Record Making Boat Trip

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Record Making Boat Trip

Four Englishmen - A. Brown (at wheel), G.D. Mallett and (with backs to camera), L.T. Davidson and E. Oldenbury, in a hand propelled boat from London to the Black Sea. Date: 1933

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1933 Backs Boating Camera Davidson Englishmen Propelled Record Trip Wheel Mallett

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"This photograph documents an extraordinary record-making boat trip undertaken by four intrepid Englishmen, A. Brown (at the helm), G.D. Mallett, L.T. Davidson, and E. Oldenbury, in a hand-propelled boat from London to the Black Sea in 1933. The image, taken from behind, shows the three passengers with their backs to the camera, intently focused on their journey. The hand-propelled boat, an ingenious mode of transport for such a long and arduous journey, required immense physical effort and determination from the crew. Their achievement was all the more remarkable given the challenges of the 1930s, a time of economic hardship and uncertainty. The quartet embarked on their adventure from the heart of London, navigating their way through the Thames Estuary and the North Sea, before finally reaching the shores of the Black Sea. Their journey spanned several weeks, and their perseverance and resilience were rewarded with the title of the first Englishmen to make the crossing in a hand-propelled boat. The photograph captures the essence of their remarkable journey, with the men's determined expressions and the vast expanse of water stretching out behind them. The image is a testament to their courage, endurance, and the indomitable human spirit." This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the spirit of adventure and achievement during the 1930s. It is a reminder of the incredible feats that can be accomplished with determination, hard work, and a sense of adventure. This image is available for licensing from Mary Evans Picture Library, and is not to be used for commercial purposes without permission. The date of the photograph is 1933, and it features A. Brown, G.D. Mallett, L.T. Davidson, and E. Oldenbury. The photograph is a valuable historical document, and a reminder of the remarkable journeys that have been made throughout history.

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