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The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race. Yachtsmen leaving from Plymouth
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The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race. Yachtsmen leaving from Plymouth
The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race. Yachtsmen leaving from Plymouth. Pictured, the wash almost swamping the passengers of an amphibious motor car, made its appearanace amongst the numerous sailing and motor boats following the competitors as they headed for the ocean. They are Richard Pilkington driving with his wife Patricia, behind him the two passengers are friends Anne Murray and Penny Swain who wave at crew of the tall ships as they sail away. 24th May 1964
Lewis
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Plymouth
Devon
England
DM S4750
Media ID 21778187
© Mirrorpix
Amphibian Ocean Race Racing Sailing Vehicle Yacht 1964
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In this print from 1964, we witness the exhilarating start of The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race in Plymouth. As the yachtsmen set sail for their daring journey across the vast ocean, an unexpected and comical twist unfolds before our eyes. Amidst a sea of sailing and motor boats following the competitors, an amphibious motor car emerges with a splash. Its wash threatens to engulf its passengers, but they remain undeterred by the impending wave. Richard Pilkington takes charge behind the wheel while his wife Patricia accompanies him on this aquatic adventure. Seated behind them are their friends Anne Murray and Penny Swain, who excitedly wave at the crew aboard tall ships as they bid farewell to land. The scene is filled with anticipation and camaraderie as these brave sailors embark on a solitary voyage that will test their skills and endurance. The image perfectly captures both the thrill of racing and the lightheartedness that can be found even in such intense competitions. This photograph serves as a delightful reminder of a bygone era when single-handed transatlantic races were met with great enthusiasm. It transports us back to a time when technology was still finding its way into unconventional places like amphibious vehicles, adding an extra touch of humor to an already thrilling event. Lewis' expert curation has allowed us to relive this extraordinary moment through Memory Lane Prints—a nostalgic window into history's most remarkable moments captured on film.
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