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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*3069939
Media ID 21287141
© Mirrorpix
Boat Sailing Tragedy Yacht Yachting
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In this haunting print captured by Arthur Campbell, we are transported back to October 1968, witnessing the departure of an ambitious sailor from Teignmouth. Donald Crowhurst stands proudly beside his Trimaran - Teignmouth Electron boat, ready to embark on a remarkable journey in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World Race. The image exudes a sense of adventure and determination as Crowhurst prepares to face the vast unknowns of the open sea. Little did anyone know at that moment that tragedy would befall him during this voyage. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both triumph and despair intertwined within one man's pursuit of glory. As history reveals, Crowhurst's story took a devastating turn when he ultimately succumbed to despair and loneliness while sailing across treacherous waters. His decision to take his own life casts a somber shadow over this otherwise exhilarating scene frozen in time. Campbell's skillful composition captures not only the physicality of yachting but also delves into deeper emotions associated with human vulnerability amidst great challenges. This print is more than just an artistic depiction; it encapsulates an entire narrative encompassing ambition, courage, and tragic loss. Decades later, this image continues to evoke contemplation about the fragility of human existence and serves as a stark reminder that even in moments filled with hope and excitement, darkness can unexpectedly descend upon us all.
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