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Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone. Six-year-old Miss Sylvia
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Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone. Six-year-old Miss Sylvia
Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone.
Six-year-old Miss Sylvia Cavanagh is leaving in the Queen Mary from Southampton tomorrow (Wednesday) to make her sixth Atlantic crossing alone. Sylvia has been staying with her aunt at Rottingdean, Sussex, but our home is at Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo shows, Sylvia, packing, her suitcase.
3 May 1938
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Media ID 11263212
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In this photo print, we are transported back to a significant moment in history. The year is 1938, between the wars, and a brave six-year-old girl named Miss Sylvia Cavanagh is about to embark on her sixth solo Atlantic crossing. As she prepares for her journey aboard the majestic Queen Mary from Southampton, England to her home in Boston, Massachusetts, Sylvia can be seen diligently packing her suitcase. This image captures the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined an era. In a time when travel was far less accessible than it is today, especially for young children, Sylvia's determination shines through as she fearlessly takes on this incredible feat alone. The monochrome tones add a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the photograph while emphasizing the gravity of Sylvia's accomplishment. It serves as a reminder of how much our world has changed over the years. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Europeana photography archives courtesy of TopFoto. co. uk, we cannot help but marvel at the courage and independence displayed by this young girl. Her story serves as an inspiration for generations to come - reminding us that age should never limit our dreams or ambitions.
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