Chichester, Sir. Francis b. September 17, 1901 d. August 26, 1972 Adventurer. While sailing on board his ketch "Gypsy Moth IV" (from August 27, 1966 to January 27, 1967), he became the second man to sail alone around the world; the first man to sail alone from west to east; the first to go the longest distance at sea before a port of call (approx. 15,000 nautical miles); and the first to do it in 226 days (bettering the time set by the fastest clipper ships a century earlier). The feat earned him a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, who used the sword given to...[Read More] (Bio by: Brian Macdonald) St Peter Churchyard, Shirwell, Devon, England
b. September 17, 1901 d. August 26, 1972