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Ted McNamara retrieving barrel, Sennen Cove, Cornwall
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Ted McNamara retrieving barrel, Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Ted McNamara, adventurer, and Customs men, retrieving the barrel in which he was attempting to cross the Atlantic to Florida, until it capsized 50 yards from shore. Seen here coming ashore at Sennen Cove, Cornwall, 1 October 1980. Date: 1980
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1980 Adventurer Atlantic Barrel Capsize Capsized Cornish Cove Eighties Push Pushing Retrieving Sennen Stunt Unusual Mcnamara
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In this image from October 1980, Ted McNamara, a daring adventurer, is seen being helped ashore at Sennen Cove in Cornwall, England, after an unsuccessful attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel. McNamara, with a determined look in his eyes, is surrounded by Customs men who have come to his aid. The barrel, which was his chosen vessel for the daring journey, lies capsized in the shallow waters just yards from the shore. The photograph captures the moment of relief and accomplishment as McNamara finally makes it back to land, despite the disappointment of his failed attempt to cross the Atlantic. The rough and tumble nature of the scene is a stark reminder of the challenges and risks involved in such a daring stunt. The date, October 1980, places this event during a time when unusual methods of travel and adventure were gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1980s. McNamara's attempt to cross the Atlantic in a barrel was an unusual and daring feat that captured the public's imagination and showcased the adventurous spirit of the era. Despite the outcome of his journey, Ted McNamara's attempt to cross the Atlantic in a barrel remains a fascinating and intriguing chapter in the annals of adventure and maritime history. This photograph is a testament to the human spirit of determination and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of their dreams, no matter how unconventional they may be.
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